CVE-2025-39534CWE-79cross-site-scripting

CVE-2025-39534

High · published October 22, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
21.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky reflected XSS vulnerability lurking in Somonator Terms Dictionary could let attackers run scripts in your users' browsers! Think of it like a restaurant where the waiter takes special orders without checking the chef's notes — an ingredient goes unverified, and suddenly the wrong dish is served, causing chaos! This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into websites, potentially stealing sensitive information or executing actions on behalf of unsuspecting users. If exploited, it could turn your users into unwitting accomplices, leading to data theft or account compromise. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the waiter takes special orders without checking the chef's notes — an ingredient goes unverified, and suddenly the wrong dish is served, causing chaos! The vulnerability exists due to improper input neutralization during web page generation in versions 1.5.1 and lower of the Terms Dictionary, allowing crafted URLs to execute scripts in a user's context.

What to do

This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into websites, potentially stealing sensitive information or executing actions on behalf of unsuspecting users. If exploited, it could turn your users into unwitting accomplices, leading to data theft or account compromise. Yikes! Immediately upgrade to version 1.5.2 or later to close this vulnerability. Also, consider implementing Content Security Policies (CSP) to add an extra layer of security. Regularly audit your input handling practices to ensure user data is always validated! You've got this! Take these steps and secure your application like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00300 · 21.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-79 · Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Published
2025-10-22T19:15Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 OCT 14:32Z
    WordPress Terms Dictionary Plugin <= 1.5.1 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
    cvelistv5