Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-25013 is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Phox Hosting plugin by WHMCSdes, affecting versions through 2.0.8. An attacker could trick a user into opening a malicious link that runs script in the site context. It is rated high, but the sources do not show known active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress plugin exposure check. Business urgency is strongest for public WordPress sites using Phox Hosting. Because no active exploitation is cited, focus on fast inventory, version confirmation, and vendor-guided remediation rather than emergency assumptions.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 improper neutralization during web page generation in package phox-host. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1: network exploitable, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Published CVE data and Patchstack identify affected Phox Hosting versions as through 2.0.8.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with the Phox Hosting plugin installed at version 2.0.8 or earlier. Sites not using this plugin are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector and vulnerability type indicate exploitation requires user interaction, typically by luring a user to a crafted URL or page. The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided data, and no cited source confirms active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Public evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack database entry. The affected range is stated as through 2.0.8, but the supplied affected-product metadata is sparse. No patch version, workaround, proof-of-concept, or exploitation-in-the-wild evidence is provided in the source bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Phox Hosting phox-host plugin.
- Identify any installed version at or below 2.0.8.
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for an official fixed version or mitigation.
- Remove or disable the plugin where it is unnecessary.
- Prioritize remediation for public sites and administrator-facing WordPress environments.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether phox-host is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Compare installed versions against the affected range: through 2.0.8.
- Review vendor or Patchstack advisories for updated remediation status.
- Avoid live exploit testing unless formally authorized and safely scoped.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- 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
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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
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.