Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-39464 is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress AdminQuickbar plugin through version 1.9.1. An attacker could trick a user into opening a crafted link, causing script to run in that user’s browser. This can expose data or alter page behavior, especially if an administrator is targeted.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress plugin remediation item, especially for sites managed by privileged administrators. It is not currently listed as known exploited in the provided sources, but XSS against admins can lead to business-impacting compromise paths.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 improper neutralization during web page generation in rtowebsites AdminQuickbar. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.1: network-reachable, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope. Sources identify affected versions as AdminQuickbar through <= 1.9.1.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites that have the AdminQuickbar plugin installed at version 1.9.1 or earlier. Public-facing sites increase phishing and link-delivery opportunities, but exploitation still requires a user to interact with attacker-controlled content.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The attack class is reflected XSS, so realistic exploitation generally depends on social engineering or placing a malicious link where a target user will open it.
Researcher notes
Evidence is based on the CVE record and Patchstack entry. No exploit proof, fixed version, or detailed vulnerable parameter is included in the provided bundle. Avoid assuming active exploitation or a specific patch level unless vendor guidance confirms it.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the AdminQuickbar plugin.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official mitigation.
- Prioritize updating or removing affected plugin versions where business impact allows.
- Reduce administrator browsing exposure from untrusted links until remediated.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether AdminQuickbar is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record installed plugin versions and flag versions <= 1.9.1.
- Review vendor and Patchstack pages for current remediation status.
- Monitor web and security logs for suspicious AdminQuickbar-related requests.
Public sources used
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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:L2.83.7PatchstackVulnerability 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
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/adminquickbar/vulnerability/wordpress-adminquickbar-plugin-1-9-1-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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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.