Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A WordPress plugin used for section navigation can store unsafe input that later runs as script in a visitor or administrator browser. The issue is medium severity because exploitation requires some privileges and user interaction, but successful abuse could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability within the site context.
Executive priority
Handle in normal vulnerability remediation cycles unless the plugin is present on sensitive or high-traffic sites. Prioritize faster action where untrusted users can edit content or widgets, because stored XSS can turn a small input issue into browser-side compromise.
Technical view
CVE-2025-31465 is a stored cross-site scripting flaw in cornershop Better Section Navigation Widget through version 1.6.1. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.5 with network access, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope. The mapped weakness is CWE-79.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites that have the Better Section Navigation Widget plugin installed at version 1.6.1 or earlier. The source bundle does not establish exposure for unrelated WordPress plugins, themes, or core WordPress.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires low privileges and user interaction. Treat this as a credible plugin risk, not as confirmed widespread exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports stored XSS in Better Section Navigation Widget through 1.6.1, with CVSS 6.5 and CWE-79. The provided material does not name a patch version, mitigation, proof of exploit, or active exploitation. Validate affected installs before escalating.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Better Section Navigation Widget plugin.
- Identify installations running version 1.6.1 or earlier.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official mitigation.
- Disable or remove the plugin where no acceptable mitigation is available.
- Limit plugin administration privileges to trusted users only.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare it with 1.6.1.
- Review vendor and Patchstack entries for current remediation status.
- Check site roles for users able to modify widget or plugin content.
- Review recent site changes for unexpected script-like content.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.33.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
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CWE details
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