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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-55711 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress WP Table Builder plugin through version 2.0.12. An authenticated user could store unsafe content that later runs in another user's browser. Business risk is moderate: compromise may affect site trust, admin sessions, or displayed content, but the source bundle does not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a normal-priority WordPress plugin remediation unless sensitive admin workflows or many contributor accounts are exposed. It is not listed as known exploited in the supplied bundle, but stored XSS can undermine site integrity and user trust.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 stored XSS caused by improper neutralization of input during page generation in WP Table Builder wp-table-builder through <=2.0.12. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with WP Table Builder installed at version 2.0.12 or earlier. Risk is higher where lower-privileged users can create or edit table content that administrators or visitors later view.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not cite KEV listing or active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates an attacker needs plugin-level or WordPress privileges and must get another user to view affected generated content. No exploit procedure or public proof is provided in the supplied sources.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE metadata and Patchstack reference. The affected range is stated as through <=2.0.12, but the provided bundle does not name a fixed version, specific vulnerable parameter, exploit maturity, or confirmed patch details.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for WP Table Builder versions 2.0.12 or earlier.
- Check WP Table Builder, WordPress.org, and Patchstack guidance for a fixed version.
- Update when a vendor-supported fixed release is confirmed.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Restrict table creation and editing permissions to trusted users.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed WP Table Builder versions across production and staging sites.
- Review which WordPress roles can create or edit plugin table content.
- Inspect recent table content changes for unexpected embedded script-like content.
- Check web and admin logs for suspicious table edits or account misuse.
- Track the CVE and Patchstack entry for updated 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
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.33.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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