PT-2025-5930 · Unknown · Zack Katz Links In Captions

Muhammad Yudha · Published 2025-02-07 · Updated 2025-02-07 · CVE-2025-25098

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 Zack Katz Links in Captions versions n/a through 1.2

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 application, potentially leading to unauthorized actions on behalf of other users.

Recommendations For versions n/a through 1.2, consider disabling the Links in Captions feature until a patch is available to prevent potential exploitation. Restrict access to the feature to minimize the risk of Stored XSS attacks. Avoid using the feature to generate web pages with user-supplied input until the issue is resolved. 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-2025-25098

Affected Products

Zack Katz Links In Captions

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-25098 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1887812422712603070 · Twitter Post
• https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/links-in-captions/vulnerability/wordpress-links-in-captions-plugin-1-2-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/links-in-captions/vulnerability/wordpress-links-in-captions-plugin-1-2-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note