Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-46541 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress WP-reCAPTCHA-bp plugin through version 4.1. An attacker with high privileges could store script content that runs when another user views the affected page, potentially affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a limited level.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress hygiene issue. It is not reported as actively exploited, but stored XSS can become serious if administrative accounts are compromised or shared across teams.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 improper neutralization of input during web page generation. The CVSS 3.1 score is 5.9 with network attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope. Sources identify WP-reCAPTCHA-bp versions through 4.1 as affected.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the WP-reCAPTCHA-bp plugin at version 4.1 or earlier. Sites without this plugin are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not identify active exploitation, and KEV status is false. The attack requires high privileges and a user viewing affected generated content, which lowers broad internet risk but still matters for compromised or overprivileged accounts.
Researcher notes
The available evidence names the vulnerability class, affected plugin, affected version boundary, CVSS vector, and Patchstack entry. It does not provide exploit details, a fixed version, or confirmed exploitation in the supplied bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for WP-reCAPTCHA-bp and record installed versions.
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for a fixed version or official mitigation.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Restrict high-privilege WordPress accounts to trusted administrators only.
- Review recent administrator activity for suspicious stored content changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether WP-reCAPTCHA-bp is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify whether installed versions are 4.1 or earlier.
- Review plugin-managed pages or settings for unexpected script-like content.
- Confirm administrative roles are limited and current.
- Track vendor or Patchstack advisories for remediation status.
Public sources used
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- 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.