PT-2025-4469 · Unknown · Kikx Simple Post Author Filter

João Pedro S Alcântara · Published 2025-01-07 · Updated 2025-01-07 · CVE-2025-22355

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.1

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Kikx Simple Post Author Filter versions 1.0 and earlier

Description The issue is related to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which allows reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS). This means an attacker can inject malicious scripts into a website, potentially stealing user data or taking control of user sessions. The estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide is not specified. There is no information about real-world incidents where this issue was exploited.

Recommendations For versions 1.0 and earlier, update to a version that fixes the improper neutralization of input during web page generation to prevent Cross-site Scripting attacks. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2025-22355

Affected Products

Kikx Simple Post Author Filter

References · 6

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-22355 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1876587729124798640 · Twitter Post
• https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/sa-post-author-filter/vulnerability/wordpress-kikx-simple-post-author-filter-plugin-1-0-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/sa-post-author-filter/vulnerability/wordpress-kikx-simple-post-author-filter-plugin-1-0-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://t.me/cvedetector/14516 · Telegram Post
• https://twitter.com/VulmonFeeds/status/1876634164058869957 · Twitter Post