Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This vulnerability affects the WordPress Advanced lazy load plugin through version 1.6.0. A successful CSRF attack could cause stored cross-site scripting, meaning malicious script could be saved into the site and later run in visitors' browsers. The sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress plugin exposure. Prioritize public-facing sites and sites with privileged content editors, because stored XSS can affect visitors and administrators even without confirmed exploitation.
Technical view
CVE-2025-46508 is a CWE-352 CSRF issue in kasonzhao Advanced lazy load, package advanced-lazy-load, reported as allowing stored XSS through version 1.6.0. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1 high: network accessible, low complexity, no attacker privileges, user interaction required, and changed scope.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the Advanced lazy load plugin, especially versions up to and including 1.6.0. The bundle does not identify other affected products or a fixed version.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not marked KEV, and the supplied sources do not confirm active exploitation. The attack requires user interaction, consistent with CSRF, and may result in stored XSS if a targeted user is induced into the vulnerable action.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sufficient for vulnerability classification and affected plugin range, but incomplete on exploit maturity and fixed release details. Avoid assuming active exploitation or a patch version unless confirmed by vendor or Patchstack updates.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the advanced-lazy-load plugin and installed version.
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for a fixed version or official mitigation.
- Disable or remove the plugin if no safe vendor-supported version is available.
- Limit administrative access and reinforce anti-phishing controls for WordPress users.
- Review web application firewall or virtual patching options from trusted providers.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Advanced lazy load is installed on each WordPress site.
- Flag installed versions less than or equal to 1.6.0 as potentially affected.
- Review recent plugin settings or content changes for unexpected script-like content.
- Check logs for suspicious authenticated actions around plugin configuration.
- Verify remediation by confirming plugin removal, replacement, or vendor-documented fixed version.
Public sources used
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CWE-352: 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
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
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