PT-2025-39527 · WordPress · Authorsy

Denver Jackson · Published 2025-09-26 · Updated 2025-09-26 · CVE-2025-27006

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

6.5

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions themeplugs Authorsy versions through 1.0.5

Description The software contains a flaw related to improper input handling during web page creation, which allows for Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS). This means that malicious scripts can be injected into web pages and executed by other users. The issue impacts the Authorsy theme.

Recommendations Update themeplugs Authorsy to a version later than 1.0.5.

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2025-27006

Affected Products

Authorsy

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-27006 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1971499247016333423 · Twitter Post
• https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/authorsy/vulnerability/wordpress-authorsy-plugin-1-0-5-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/authorsy/vulnerability/wordpress-authorsy-plugin-1-0-5-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note