Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A WordPress plugin called WSAnalytics (versions up to 1.1.2) has a flaw that lets an attacker craft a malicious link. If a logged-in site user clicks it, the attacker's code runs in that user's browser session, potentially hijacking accounts or defacing pages. The site must be using this specific analytics plugin to be at risk.
Executive priority
Moderate-to-high priority for organizations running this specific plugin; low priority otherwise. Address during the next scheduled WordPress maintenance window unless administrators are actively targeted by phishing. Removal is straightforward and unlikely to disrupt core site functionality.
Technical view
CVE-2025-48097 is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (CWE-79) vulnerability in the Shiva WSAnalytics WordPress plugin (wsanalytics-google-analytics-and-dashboards) through version 1.1.2. CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L). User interaction is required, no privileges needed, and the scope change indicates impact beyond the vulnerable component.
Likely exposure
Limited to WordPress sites running the WSAnalytics (Shiva) plugin at version 1.1.2 or earlier. The plugin is a niche Google Analytics dashboard add-on, so blast radius depends on installation footprint. Public-facing WordPress sites with authenticated administrators are most at risk from targeted phishing of crafted links.
Exploitation context
No public exploitation has been reported and the CVE is not listed in CISA KEV. Patchstack catalogs the issue as a reflected XSS requiring victim interaction (clicking a crafted URL). No proof-of-concept or in-the-wild activity is cited in the source bundle as of the 2026-04-28 update.
Researcher notes
Source bundle lists defaultStatus "unaffected" with versions "0", which is ambiguous; rely on the advisory description ("from n/a through <= 1.1.2") for the vulnerable range. Scope:Changed in the CVSS vector reflects typical XSS sandbox-escape semantics. No CPE entries, no patched-version field, and no KEV listing are provided. Confirm fix availability directly via the vendor or Patchstack before closing tickets.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the WSAnalytics plugin and record installed versions.
- Check vendor/Patchstack guidance for an updated release; upgrade beyond 1.1.2 if available.
- If no patch exists, deactivate and remove the plugin from affected sites.
- Apply WAF rules to block reflected XSS payloads targeting plugin endpoints.
- Educate administrators to avoid clicking unsolicited links to wp-admin URLs.
Validation and detection
- Query plugin inventory for wsanalytics-google-analytics-and-dashboards across managed WordPress estates.
- Confirm installed version against the <=1.1.2 vulnerable range in the Patchstack advisory.
- Review web server and WAF logs for suspicious query parameters hitting plugin URLs.
- Verify any vendor-published fix advisory before declaring a host remediated.
- Re-scan with an authenticated WordPress vulnerability scanner after remediation.
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: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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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
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