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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-64637 affects the WordPress Auros Core plugin up to version 5.3.1. Public sources describe an unauthenticated content injection issue. The CVSS score is 5.3, so this is not a top-tier emergency, but exposed WordPress sites using this plugin should be reviewed promptly.
Executive priority
Treat this as a medium-priority WordPress exposure item. It deserves timely inventory and remediation, especially on public sites, but current public evidence does not support emergency active-exploitation handling.
Technical view
The CVE record describes CWE-80 content injection in Opal_WP Auros Core package auros-core, versions <= 5.3.1. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N, indicating remote, unauthenticated reachability with low confidentiality impact and no stated integrity or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations with the Auros Core plugin installed at version 5.3.1 or earlier. Internet-facing WordPress sites are the primary concern. The provided sources do not identify affected themes, hosting providers, or a patched version.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates the issue can be reached over the network without authentication or user interaction. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited evidence of active exploitation. No exploit details should be assumed from the available information.
Researcher notes
Public detail is limited. The record names unauthenticated content injection and CWE-80 but does not provide technical root cause, affected endpoints, exploit status, or fixed version. Avoid assuming broader product impact beyond Auros Core <= 5.3.1.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Auros Core plugin.
- Identify installations running Auros Core 5.3.1 or earlier.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for an updated fixed version.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not required.
- Restrict administrative access and monitor affected sites for unexpected content changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Auros Core is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare it to <= 5.3.1.
- Review site content for unexpected injected or altered content.
- Check security monitoring for unusual unauthenticated requests to WordPress endpoints.
- Track CVE and Patchstack pages for updated remediation details.
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N3.91.4PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
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5.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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- https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/auros-core/vulnerability/wordpress-auros-core-plugin-5-3-1-content-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS)
Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.