Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE concerns the WordPress Useinfluence plugin up to version 1.0.8. Public metadata is inconsistent: the title/reference call it CSRF, while the CVE description and CWE identify Stored XSS. Either issue can let attackers influence a site user’s browser if interaction is involved.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress plugin exposure review, especially for public sites or admin-heavy environments. The immediate business task is to identify use of the plugin, determine whether a trusted fix exists, and reduce exposure if no fix is available.
Technical view
The CVE record describes improper neutralization during web page generation, mapped to CWE-79 Stored XSS, affecting ramanparashar Useinfluence through 1.0.8. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, required user interaction, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with the Useinfluence plugin installed at version 1.0.8 or earlier. The provided affected-product metadata is sparse and partly inconsistent, so teams should verify installed plugin name, slug, and version directly.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector requires user interaction, which means exploitation likely depends on convincing a user or administrator to interact with malicious content or a vulnerable workflow.
Researcher notes
The bundle contains a material classification inconsistency: the title says CSRF, while the description, CWE, and CVSS impacts align with Stored XSS. Do not assume exploit mechanics beyond the published metadata. No fixed version, patch details, or active exploitation evidence are provided.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Useinfluence plugin and record versions.
- Check vendor, WordPress.org, and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or mitigation.
- Update if a fixed version is confirmed by trusted vendor guidance.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is unnecessary or cannot be verified safe.
- Apply WordPress hardening and security monitoring as compensating controls.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin slug or package name is useinfluence.
- Verify whether installed versions are 1.0.8 or earlier.
- Review the CVE and Patchstack entries for corrected vulnerability details.
- Check security logs for suspicious stored script alerts or unusual admin interactions.
- Confirm whether any compensating WAF or WordPress security rule covers this plugin.
Public sources used
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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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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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.