Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-25417 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress ProfileGrid plugin through version 5.9.8.1. An authenticated user could save malicious content that later runs in another user’s browser when viewed. Business risk is moderate, mainly for sites with user registration, communities, or profile features enabled.
Executive priority
Treat as a normal-priority web application remediation unless the site has many untrusted users or privileged administrators frequently viewing user-generated content. No public source provided here confirms active exploitation.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper neutralization of input during web page generation, classified as CWE-79. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with network access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope. The affected package is profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities, ProfileGrid through <= 5.9.8.1.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress installations running the Metagauss ProfileGrid plugin at version 5.9.8.1 or earlier, especially sites allowing user accounts, profile updates, groups, or community interactions.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires low privileges and a victim interaction, consistent with stored XSS triggered when another user views affected content.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record data and Patchstack reference in the bundle. The bundle does not include a named fixed version, detailed vulnerable field, proof of concept, or exploit activity. Avoid assuming remediation beyond vendor or Patchstack guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Identify WordPress sites using the ProfileGrid plugin.
- Check whether ProfileGrid is version 5.9.8.1 or earlier.
- Review Patchstack and vendor guidance for a fixed release or workaround.
- Update the plugin if a vendor-supported fixed version is available.
- Limit untrusted user profile or group content until remediated.
Validation and detection
- Inventory installed WordPress plugins across managed sites.
- Confirm the ProfileGrid plugin version from WordPress administration or asset records.
- Prioritize sites with public registration or community features enabled.
- Review web application logs for suspicious profile or group content submissions.
- Retest after update or vendor-recommended mitigation is applied.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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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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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.