Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A stored XSS flaw in the WordPress Simple-Audioplayer plugin through 1.1 can let a logged-in user store script that later runs in another user's browser. Impact may include limited data exposure, page manipulation, or account abuse if privileged users view affected content. No provided source shows active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a targeted web-risk item, not an emergency. Prioritize sites where untrusted or lower-privileged users can create content, and remove exposure until a documented safe version is confirmed.
Technical view
CVE-2025-31607 is CWE-79 stored cross-site scripting in flomei Simple-Audioplayer. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L, meaning remote access is possible, low privileges are needed, and another user must interact with the affected page.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the Simple-Audioplayer plugin at versions through 1.1. The bundle does not identify affected CPEs, install base, fixed version, or whether the plugin is actively maintained.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. Practical abuse requires an authenticated user able to place malicious stored content and a victim who later views it.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse beyond the CVE description, CVSS vector, and Patchstack entry. The affected range is described as through 1.1, but the structured affected metadata is limited. Do not infer exploit details, patch availability, or real-world exploitation from these sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Simple-Audioplayer plugin.
- Disable or remove affected versions until vendor guidance identifies a safe version.
- Check Patchstack and vendor sources for fixed-version guidance.
- Limit plugin and content-editing access to trusted accounts.
- Review affected pages for unexpected script content.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed Simple-Audioplayer versions across WordPress assets.
- Flag any installation at version 1.1 or earlier.
- Review role assignments for users who can modify affected content.
- Check site logs and content history for suspicious changes.
- Recheck CVE and Patchstack records for updated remediation details.
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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