CVE-2025-48097CWE-79cross-site-scripting

CVE-2025-48097

High · published October 22, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
12.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky little Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability lurks in WSAnalytics versions up to 1.1.2, ready to let attackers run wild with your users' data! This vulnerability is like a restaurant where the chef doesn't check the ingredients before whipping up a dish; a harmful recipe can be served straight to the customers without a second glance! If exploited, an attacker could inject malicious scripts into the web pages viewed by users, potentially stealing sensitive cookies or other information, and compromising user accounts. The fallout could lead to devastating reputational damage and loss of trust from your users.

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a restaurant where the chef doesn't check the ingredients before whipping up a dish; a harmful recipe can be served straight to the customers without a second glance! This reflected XSS vulnerability occurs due to improper input neutralization during web page generation, allowing attackers to inject scripts that execute in the context of the user's browser.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could inject malicious scripts into the web pages viewed by users, potentially stealing sensitive cookies or other information, and compromising user accounts. The fallout could lead to devastating reputational damage and loss of trust from your users. Immediate action is essential! Update WSAnalytics to the fixed version after 1.1.2 to close this vulnerability. Additionally, implement input validation and sanitize user inputs to strengthen your defenses against XSS attacks. You've got this! With these steps, you can protect your application and keep your users safe! 🛡️

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
0.00228 · 12.9th 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 WSAnalytics plugin <= 1.1.2 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
    cvelistv5