Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-25362 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress FooGallery plugin through version 3.1.11. A highly privileged user could store malicious content that later runs in another user’s browser. Business urgency is moderate because exploitation requires privileges and user interaction, but affected sites should still verify versions and follow vendor guidance.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin issue. Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites and sites with many administrators or untrusted content managers. No active exploitation is shown in the provided sources, but version validation and vendor update tracking should be completed promptly.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 improper input neutralization during page generation in FooPlugins FooGallery. CVSS 3.1 is 5.9 with network attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, and scope changed. Reported impact is low confidentiality, integrity, and availability loss.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running FooGallery at or below 3.1.11. The provided sources do not identify specific vulnerable roles, fields, or a fixed version. Sites without FooGallery, or with versions outside the affected range, are not indicated as affected by the provided data.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates an attacker needs high privileges and must cause user interaction. Stored XSS can affect users who later view the stored content in a vulnerable context.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record, CVE List data, and Patchstack entry. The CVE description states FooGallery through 3.1.11 is affected, while the structured affected block is sparse. No exploit details, fixed version, or active exploitation evidence are provided in the bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Identify WordPress sites using the FooGallery plugin.
- Check FooPlugins and Patchstack guidance for an official fixed release.
- Upgrade FooGallery if vendor guidance names a fixed version.
- Restrict high-privilege WordPress accounts to trusted administrators.
- Review stored gallery content for unexpected script-like changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether FooGallery is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed FooGallery version from admin or asset inventory.
- Flag installations at or below version 3.1.11.
- Review privileged user accounts with access to FooGallery content.
- Monitor for suspicious changes to galleries or related stored content.
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
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.