Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-46502 affects the WordPress plugin LSD Custom taxonomy and category meta through version 1.3.2. The issue can let an attacker use a tricked user action to create stored cross-site scripting impact in taxonomy or category metadata. For businesses, the main concern is compromised site integrity and possible administrator-facing script execution.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress plugin exposure check, especially for public marketing or customer-facing sites. Prioritize inventory, vendor guidance, and removal or update decisions. Do not assume active exploitation from the provided evidence.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 improper output neutralization in Bas Matthee's custom-taxonomy-category-and-term-fields plugin, reachable through a CSRF-to-XSS condition. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.1 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope. Affected versions are reported as <= 1.3.2.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the LSD Custom taxonomy and category meta plugin installed at version 1.3.2 or earlier. The bundle does not identify affected themes, WordPress core versions, or a vulnerable endpoint beyond the plugin package.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cite active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation would require user interaction, likely by inducing a legitimate user to perform an action, but the provided sources do not include exploit mechanics.
Researcher notes
The record has limited public technical detail in the supplied bundle. It identifies CSRF-to-XSS, CWE-79, affected versions through 1.3.2, and high CVSS, but does not provide endpoint details, proof-of-concept status, or confirmed patch information.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for plugin slug custom-taxonomy-category-and-term-fields.
- If version is <= 1.3.2, check vendor or Patchstack guidance immediately.
- Apply a vendor-provided fixed version if one is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where business use is not required.
- Review administrative workflows for unusual taxonomy or category metadata changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed plugin name, slug, and version across all WordPress estates.
- Flag any installation of LSD Custom taxonomy and category meta <= 1.3.2.
- Check whether vendor or Patchstack lists a patched version or workaround.
- Review site content and taxonomy metadata for unexpected scripts or unauthorized changes.
- Document whether administrators were recently targeted by suspicious links or requests.
Public sources used
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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
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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.