Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-48093 affects the WordPress “Password only login” plugin by Calvaweb through version 0.2. A reflected cross-site scripting issue could let an attacker trick a user into opening a crafted link and run script in that user’s browser. This can affect site trust and user sessions, but exploitation requires user interaction.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress plugin issue where the plugin is deployed, especially on public sites. It is not currently supported by supplied evidence of active exploitation, but XSS in login-related functionality can create business risk through account misuse, phishing, and site trust damage.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 improper input neutralization during web page generation. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1, with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope. The public record identifies affected package “password-only-login” through <=0.2. No exploit details or confirmed fixed version are provided in the supplied sources.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the Calvaweb Password only login plugin installed at version 0.2 or earlier. Sites not using this plugin are not indicated as affected. The source data marks default status as unaffected outside the listed affected version range.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied data, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. Reflected XSS typically depends on convincing a user to open attacker-controlled content. Potential impact includes browser-side actions in the victim’s context, subject to the vulnerable page and user privileges.
Researcher notes
Public data identifies the vulnerability class, CVSS vector, affected plugin, and version ceiling, but not a fixed release or detailed vulnerable parameter. Avoid assuming exploitation in the wild. Further triage should focus on confirming plugin presence, version, public reachability, and whether vendor guidance has been updated.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the password-only-login plugin.
- If installed at <=0.2, check vendor or Patchstack guidance for an update.
- Disable or remove the plugin if it is not required.
- Prioritize remediation on public WordPress sites and administrator-facing login flows.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin name, slug, and version in WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Verify whether version is 0.2 or earlier.
- Review vendor, CVE, and Patchstack pages for fixed-version guidance.
- Check web logs for suspicious requests to plugin-related pages without sharing payload details.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCredential and access behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- 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
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.