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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-31590 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress WP Date and Time Shortcode plugin through version 2.6.7. An authenticated attacker could store malicious browser-executed content that affects another user who views it. Business risk is moderate because exploitation needs privileges and user interaction, but successful abuse can affect site trust and admin sessions.
Executive priority
Treat as a planned remediation item, not an emergency, unless the plugin is widely deployed or editable by many users. Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites and administrative portals because stored XSS can undermine user trust and session security.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 improper input neutralization during page generation in Denra.com WP Date and Time Shortcode. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.5 with AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. Sources identify stored XSS through version 2.6.7, but do not provide exploit details or a named fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the WP Date and Time Shortcode plugin at version 2.6.7 or earlier. Sites allowing low-privileged users to create or modify relevant plugin content have higher risk.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. The CVSS vector indicates network reachability, low attacker privileges, and required user interaction. Stored XSS may execute when another user views affected content.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports stored XSS in the plugin through 2.6.7, but the bundle lacks proof-of-concept details, patch version, and exploitation telemetry. The affected entry contains inconsistent version metadata, so validate installed versions against the CVE record and Patchstack entry.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the wp-date-and-time-shortcode plugin.
- Upgrade or apply vendor guidance if a fixed release is available.
- Disable the plugin where it is unnecessary or unsupported.
- Restrict content and shortcode editing to trusted users.
- Review existing shortcode content for unexpected scripts or markup.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed plugin versions across all WordPress environments.
- Check whether any instance runs version 2.6.7 or earlier.
- Review user roles allowed to create or modify affected content.
- Verify vendor or Patchstack guidance before marking remediation complete.
- Monitor site content and admin activity for suspicious script injection.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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- 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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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.