Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
WordPress sites running the OpenMenu plugin through version 3.5 may allow stored cross-site scripting. A lower-privileged user could save unsafe content that later runs in another user’s browser. The business risk is moderate because exploitation needs an authenticated role and user interaction, but successful abuse can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a limited level.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin issue. Prioritize externally exposed WordPress sites, sites with multiple content users, and sites where administrator sessions or public trust would be materially impacted by browser-side script execution.
Technical view
CVE-2025-31593 is CWE-79 stored XSS in the OpenMenu WordPress plugin through 3.5. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.5 with network access, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope. The source bundle does not identify a fixed version or detailed vulnerable parameter.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on WordPress installations with the OpenMenu plugin installed at version 3.5 or earlier. Public evidence in the supplied bundle does not identify other products, forks, or package ecosystems as affected.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not marked as CISA KEV in the supplied data, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires low privileges and a victim interaction path, consistent with stored XSS risk.
Researcher notes
The available record is sparse. It confirms stored XSS through OpenMenu 3.5, CVSS 6.5, CWE-79, and no KEV flag. It does not provide exploit details, a fixed version, affected parameters, required WordPress roles, or proof of exploitation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the OpenMenu plugin and record installed versions.
- Check OpenMenu or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or vendor mitigation.
- Upgrade if a vendor-supported fixed release is available.
- If no fix is available, assess temporary plugin disablement or replacement.
- Limit plugin access to trusted roles until remediation is confirmed.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether OpenMenu is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify installed plugin versions are above the affected range if a fixed version exists.
- Review administrative roles with access to OpenMenu-managed content.
- Check vendor and Patchstack advisories for updated remediation details.
- Monitor security logs for suspicious content changes in OpenMenu-managed areas.
Public sources used
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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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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.