PT-2025-4685 · WordPress · Wp Order By

Le Ngoc Anh · Published 2025-01-15 · Updated 2025-01-15 · CVE-2025-22765

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 WP Order By versions 1.4.2 and earlier

Description The issue is related to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which allows for 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 provided about real-world incidents where this issue was exploited.

Recommendations For WP Order By versions 1.4.2 and earlier, update to a version later than 1.4.2 to resolve the issue. At the moment, there is no information about other specific mitigation measures for this vulnerability.

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2025-22765

Affected Products

Wp Order By

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-22765 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1879657516717531575 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/VulmonFeeds/status/1879620768457281621 · Twitter Post
• https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-order-by/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-order-by-plugin-1-4-2-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-order-by/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-order-by-plugin-1-4-2-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note