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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-32214 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Hive Support plugin through version 1.2.11. A logged-in attacker could store malicious script content that runs when another user views the affected page. The public sources rate it medium severity, not a confirmed internet-wide emergency.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate WordPress application risk. Prioritize externally reachable sites and sites with multiple non-admin users. It does not have confirmed active exploitation in the supplied sources, but stored XSS can affect user trust and administrative sessions if left unresolved.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 improper neutralization during web page generation in Hive Support for WordPress. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L, indicating network reachability, low attack complexity, required privileges, and required victim interaction.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the Hive Support plugin at versions up to and including 1.2.11. The source bundle does not identify affected endpoints, roles, or a confirmed fixed version.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the supplied data. No cited source in the bundle states active exploitation. The attack requires an authenticated actor and user interaction, consistent with stored XSS risk rather than unauthenticated remote compromise.
Researcher notes
Public details are sparse. The CVE confirms stored XSS, CWE-79, affected versions through 1.2.11, and CVSS vector details. The bundle does not provide vulnerable parameters, proof of concept, exploit telemetry, or a clearly named fixed version.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Hive Support plugin and installed version.
- Check Hive Support and Patchstack guidance for the fixed or recommended version.
- Update the plugin when trusted vendor guidance identifies a patched release.
- Disable the plugin where it is unused or cannot be promptly updated.
- Limit plugin access to trusted users until remediation is confirmed.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Hive Support is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record installed plugin versions and compare against the <=1.2.11 affected range.
- Review admin and support content for suspicious stored script indicators.
- Monitor WordPress user activity for unexpected low-privilege content changes.
- Verify remediation against vendor or Patchstack guidance before closing.
Public sources used
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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:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.33.7PatchstackVulnerability 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
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/hive-support/vulnerability/wordpress-hive-support-plugin-1-2-2-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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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.