CVE-2025-30602
📛 CVE Title
WordPress Related Posts via Categories plugin <= 2.1.2 - CSRF to Stored XSS vulnerability
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in alphasis Related Posts via Categories related-posts-via-categories allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Related Posts via Categories: from n/a through <= 2.1.2.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- Patchstack
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 7.1 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L- Effective score
- 7.1 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-79 - Reserved
- 2025-03-24
- Published
- 2025-03-24 14:47 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-04-28 18:11 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2025/30xxx/CVE-2025-30602.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2025-30602 — Related Posts via Categories <= 2.1.2 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Stored Cross-Site Scripting
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2025-03-24 14:15:32 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 09:09:01 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 7.1 / 10 HIGH source: audit@patchstack.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L- Exploitability subscore
- 2.8 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 3.7 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0028 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 19.95% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-26
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-07-27 09:08 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2025-7928 - Assigner
- Patchstack
- Published
- Mar 24, 2025, 1:47:22 PM
- Updated
- Apr 28, 2026, 4:11:55 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
7.1 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.0900
- Vendors
- alphasis
- Products
-
Related Posts via Categories (n/a ≤2.1.2)Related Posts via Categories (0 ≤2.1.2)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-492h-pgjr-5pj9
ENISA description: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in alphasis Related Posts via Categories related-posts-via-categories allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Related Posts via Categories: from n/a through <= 2.1.2.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| alphasis | Related Posts via Categories |
0 (affected)
|
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Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org
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Web references (0)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
No web references attached yet.
NVD-tagged references (1)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
Indicators (2)
IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.
| Type | Value | VirusTotal | Attached |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain |
xss.this
|
no local data | 2026-05-18 21:19 UTC |
| cve |
CVE-2025-30602
|
no local data | 2026-06-06 13:52 UTC |
Remediations (25)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:app.opencve.io
Explore the latest vulnerabilities and security issues in the CVE database
2026-09-05 16:29 UTC -
web:catalog.update.microsoft.com
To use this site to find and download updates, you need to change your security settings to allow ActiveX controls and active scripting. To get updates but allow your security settings to continue blocking potentially harmful ActiveX controls and scripting from other sites, make this site a trusted website:
2026-09-05 16:29 UTC -
web:helpx.adobe.com
This page contains important information regarding security vulnerabilities that could affect specific versions of Adobe products. Use this information to take the prescribed corrective actions.
2026-09-05 16:29 UTC -
web:learn.microsoft.com
Upgrade to Microsoft Edge to take advantage of the latest features, security updates, and technical support.
2026-09-05 16:29 UTC -
web:thehackernews.com
Next.js patches two critical unauthenticated RCE flaws affecting Windows deployments and sites with AVIF optimization enabled.
2026-09-05 16:29 UTC -
web:www.kodemsecurity.com
Is there a fix for CVE-2025-30602 ? No fixed version is listed for CVE-2025-30602 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates and apply mitigations in the interim. Is CVE-2025-30602 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2025-30602 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.
2026-09-05 16:29 UTC -
web:www.nist.gov
NIST maintains the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), a repository of information on software and hardware flaws that can compromise computer security. This is a key piece of the nation's cybersecurity infrastructure.
2026-09-05 16:29 UTC -
Wordfence remediation: Related Posts via CategoriesWordfence
No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.
2026-06-06 13:52 UTC -
web:www.virustotal.com
VirusTotal is a platform for scanning files and URLs for viruses, malware, and other threats using multiple antivirus engines.
2026-05-22 13:08 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
The NVD is the U.S. government repository of standards based vulnerability management data represented using the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP). This data enables automation of vulnerability management, security measurement, and compliance. The NVD includes databases of security checklist references, security-related software flaws, product names, and impact metrics. For ...
2026-05-22 13:08 UTC -
web:msrc.microsoft.com
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.
2026-05-22 13:08 UTC -
web:www.cve.org
At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures
2026-05-22 13:08 UTC -
web:www.cisa.gov
Updated October 29, 2025 : CISA has updated this Alert to include revised information on vulnerable product identification, potential threat activity detections, and additional resources. Microsoft released an update to address a critical remote code execution vulnerability impacting Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) in Windows Server (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025 ), CVE - 2025 -59287
2026-05-22 13:08 UTC -
web:techcrunch.com
Critical security flaws targeting Windows and Office users allow hackers to take complete control of a victim's computer by clicking a malicious link or opening a file. Patch now.
2026-05-22 13:08 UTC -
web:cvevault.com
CVE Vault - Search and explore Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures ( CVE ) database. Find security vulnerabilities by CVE ID, vendor, severity, and year. Stay secure with comprehensive CVE information.
2026-05-22 13:08 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday lands with a heavy enterprise focus, fixing 120 vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Azure, developer tools, and Microsoft 365 apps, including 29 remote code execution (RCE) flaws rated Critical.
2026-05-22 02:46 UTC -
web:documentation.n-able.com
For more information on how Patch Manager provides third-party patching, see Patching third-party software. Use the table's InstallerURLs location when configuring vendor and patch exclusions in your firewalls and other web-monitoring software.
2026-05-22 02:46 UTC -
web:www.computerworld.com
Each month, the team at Readiness analyzes the latest Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft and provides detailed, actionable testing guidance. The company's Patch Tuesday release for February ...
2026-05-22 02:46 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 02:46 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft says customers in restricted network environments may encounter Windows Update failures after installing the January 2026 optional non-security preview updates.
2026-05-22 02:46 UTC -
web:www.cisa.gov
), was compromised. tj-actions/changed-files is designed to detect which files have changed in a pull request or commit. The supply chain compromise allows for information disclosure of secrets including, but not limited to, valid access keys, GitHub Personal Access Tokens (PATs), npm tokens, and private RSA keys. This has been patched in v46.0.1.
2026-05-22 02:46 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 374 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at October 2025 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-05-22 02:46 UTC -
web:www.zdnet.com
Patch your Windows PC now before bootkit malware takes it over - here's how The flaw is able to skirt past your usual security protection and evade detection, but Microsoft has a patch .
2026-05-22 02:46 UTC -
web:betanews.com
Another month, another update for Windows which is problematic. This time around, it is the May 2026 Windows 11 security update - or the KB5089549 update.
2026-05-22 02:46 UTC -
web:www.ninjaone.com
Catalog of Microsoft KB updates with insights on performance & user sentiment. Find out what's working, what's not, & make informed decisions.
2026-05-22 02:46 UTC
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