PT-2025-4730 · WordPress · Wp Custom Countdown

0Xd4Rk5Id3 · Published 2025-01-09 · Updated 2025-01-09 · CVE-2025-22822

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 wp custom countdown versions prior to 2.8

Description The issue is related to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which allows for stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS). This means that an attacker can inject malicious scripts into the website, potentially affecting users who access the compromised pages. 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 versions prior to 2.8, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the wp custom countdown plugin until a patch is available. Avoid using the plugin's functionality that allows user input until the issue is resolved.

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2025-22822

Affected Products

Wp Custom Countdown

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-22822 · Security Note
• https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-custom-countdown/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-custom-countdown-plugin-2-8-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://t.me/cvedetector/14858 · Telegram Post
• https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-custom-countdown/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-custom-countdown-plugin-2-8-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1877380436160045346 · Twitter Post