CVE-2025-62974

Vulnerability

Overview The vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) flaw in the CoSchedule Headline Analyzer plugin for WordPress, versions up to and including 1.3.7. It arises from improper neutralization of user-supplied input during web page generation, as described in the official CVE description [1].

Exploitation

Requirements Exploitation requires a privileged user (e.g., an editor or admin) to interact with a crafted page or form—triggering the stored script. The attacker must have the ability to submit malicious input that is later displayed to other users. According to reference [1], user interaction (like clicking a link or visiting a page) is necessary for the payload to execute.

Impact and

Mitigation Successful exploitation can lead to injection of arbitrary HTML and JavaScript, enabling redirects, advertisements, or other payloads when visitors access the affected site [1]. The recommended action is to update the plugin to the latest patched version. If updating is not possible, hosting providers or developers should assist in applying a workaround or temporarily disabling the plugin [1].