Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-46525 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress WP Cookie Consent plugin through version 1.0. A privileged attacker could store unsafe content that later runs in a visitor’s browser. Business risk is moderate because exploitation requires high privileges and user interaction, but WordPress exposure can be broad.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin issue. Prioritize externally facing WordPress sites and sites with many privileged users. Escalate if the plugin is widely deployed, cannot be updated, or untrusted users have elevated access.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper neutralization of input during web page generation, mapped to CWE-79. It affects msmitley WP Cookie Consent, package wp-cookie-consent, through version 1.0. CVSS 3.1 is 5.9 with network attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the WP Cookie Consent plugin installed at version 1.0 or earlier. The source bundle does not identify affected CPEs or a fixed version.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation needs a high-privileged attacker and a user to view affected generated content.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse in the supplied bundle. The affected range is stated as through 1.0, but no patch version, exploit proof, or detailed vulnerable parameter is provided. Avoid assuming active exploitation or specific remediation beyond vendor guidance, removal, replacement, and privilege reduction.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the wp-cookie-consent plugin and version.
- Check Patchstack, WordPress plugin, or vendor guidance for a fixed release.
- If no fixed release exists, evaluate disabling or replacing the plugin.
- Limit high-privilege WordPress accounts to trusted administrators only.
- Review administrative content changes for unexpected script-like content.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether wp-cookie-consent is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record installed plugin versions and compare against version 1.0 or earlier.
- Review user roles with permission to modify plugin-related content or settings.
- Check security monitoring for suspicious administrative changes or stored script indicators.
- Track vendor advisories for patch availability or additional remediation details.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L1.73.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.9MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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.