Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-53581 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress RSS Feed Pro plugin through version 1.1.8. If exploitable on a site, malicious script could be saved and later run in another user’s browser. The published severity is medium, but exposure depends on whether the plugin is installed and who can reach the affected functionality.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate WordPress hygiene item. Prioritize externally facing or business-critical sites using RSS Feed Pro, especially where many administrators or editors have elevated access.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79: improper neutralization of input during web page generation in artiosmedia RSS Feed Pro. CVSS 3.1 is 5.9 with network access, low attack complexity, high privileges, required user interaction, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The sources do not identify the exact parameter, code path, or fixed version.
Likely exposure
Likely limited to WordPress sites running RSS Feed Pro version 1.1.8 or earlier. The CVE affected-version metadata is sparse, so confirm installed plugin identity and version directly on each WordPress instance.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates an attacker needs high privileges and a victim action, reducing broad automated risk but still creating stored browser-side impact.
Researcher notes
Evidence is incomplete. Sources name stored XSS in RSS Feed Pro through 1.1.8 but do not provide exploit details, vulnerable fields, or a confirmed fixed version. Validate exposure through asset inventory and vendor advisory review.
Mitigation direction
- Identify WordPress sites with RSS Feed Pro installed.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Update RSS Feed Pro if a fixed version is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not required.
- Restrict high-privilege WordPress access to trusted administrators only.
Validation and detection
- Inventory plugin slugs and versions across WordPress sites.
- Flag RSS Feed Pro installations at version 1.1.8 or earlier.
- Confirm whether vendor guidance names a fixed version.
- Review relevant WordPress roles with plugin or content administration rights.
- Check security monitoring for suspicious stored-script or admin-session activity.
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
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