Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-69056 is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Hotel Listing plugin by e-plugins, affecting versions through 1.4.0. An attacker may trick a user into opening a crafted link, causing script execution in that user’s browser. This can support session theft, phishing, or unauthorized actions depending on user privileges.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress plugin issue where the plugin is installed, especially on public sites. Prioritize inventory and update decisions, but do not assume active exploitation from the provided evidence.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 improper input neutralization during web page generation in the hotel-listing WordPress plugin. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1 high: network exploitable, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and scope changed. The provided sources identify affected versions as Hotel Listing through 1.4.0.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the e-plugins Hotel Listing plugin at version 1.4.0 or earlier. Public-facing sites are more relevant because reflected XSS usually depends on a victim reaching attacker-controlled input or links.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires user interaction, such as convincing a user to visit a crafted URL. Impact is higher if an administrator or authenticated user is targeted.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack database reference. No exploit proof, affected parameter, fixed version, or vendor advisory details are included in the provided bundle. Validate against live vendor or Patchstack guidance before declaring remediation complete.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Hotel Listing plugin and version.
- Update the plugin if vendor or Patchstack guidance identifies a fixed release.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or removing the plugin temporarily.
- Limit administrator browsing from authenticated WordPress sessions where practical.
- Monitor vendor, CVE, and Patchstack pages for remediation updates.
Validation and detection
- Check installed WordPress plugins for package name hotel-listing.
- Confirm whether the installed version is 1.4.0 or earlier.
- Review web logs for suspicious requests to Hotel Listing plugin routes.
- Verify whether a vendor-fixed version is available before deployment.
- Confirm compensating controls after any temporary deactivation or removal.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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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 vector scores
1 official scoreWe collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.
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.