Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-31459 affects the WordPress Login Alert plugin. A forged request could cause a stored cross-site scripting condition, meaning malicious script may be saved and later run in a visitor’s browser. The public record rates it high at CVSS 7.1.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress plugin exposure. Focus first on confirming whether the plugin exists in production, then remove, disable, or update based on vendor guidance.
Technical view
The issue is a CSRF flaw in PasqualePuzio Login Alert, package login-alert, reported for versions through 0.2.1. The CVSS vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L, indicating network reachability, low complexity, required user interaction, and limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with the Login Alert plugin installed at version 0.2.1 or earlier. Sites not using this plugin are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector requires user interaction. Public evidence confirms the vulnerability class and affected plugin range, but not real-world exploitation.
Researcher notes
The affected-version evidence is concise and somewhat sparse: the description says through 0.2.1, while structured affected data is limited. Do not assume broader WordPress, theme, or plugin impact without additional vendor evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Login Alert plugin and installed version.
- Check the vendor and Patchstack entry for fixed-version or workaround guidance.
- Prioritize removing or disabling affected installations if no vendor fix is available.
- Restrict WordPress administrative access and monitor for unexpected plugin setting changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether package login-alert is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify installed versions are not 0.2.1 or earlier.
- Review affected sites for unexpected stored content or script in plugin-controlled fields.
- Track the CVE and Patchstack record for remediation updates.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
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CWE details
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.