CVE-2025-25170

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in DotsquaresLtd Migrate Posts migrate-post allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Migrate Posts: from n/a through <= 1.0.

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: 2025-02-03
Published: 2025-03-03 14:30 UTC
Last updated: 2026-04-28 18:11 UTC
Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2025/25xxx/CVE-2025-25170.json
Linked Threat: CVE-2025-25170 — Migrate Posts <= 1.0 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

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NVD published: 2025-03-03 14:15:54 UTC
NVD last modified: 2026-06-17 09:00:24 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: 0.0036 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
EPSS percentile: 28.89% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-26

European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD

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EUVD ID: EUVD-2025-5640
Assigner: Patchstack
Published: Mar 3, 2025, 1:30:27 PM
Updated: Apr 28, 2026, 4:11:37 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: 0.3500
Vendors: NotFound, DotsquaresLtd
Products: Migrate Posts (n/a ≤1.0)

Migrate Posts (0 ≤1.0)
Aliases: GHSA-9jwh-pfj5-h7hr

ENISA description: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in DotsquaresLtd Migrate Posts migrate-post allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Migrate Posts: from n/a through <= 1.0.

EUVD references (1)

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/migrate-post/vulnerability/wordpress-migrate-posts-plugin-1-0-post-based-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

Vendor	Product	Versions	Platforms
DotsquaresLtd	Migrate Posts	`0` (affected)	—

Vendor references (1)

References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/migrate-post/vulnerability/wordpress-migrate-posts-plugin-1-0-post-based-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb-entry

MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org

Pulled from MITRE's CVE Services API by the 🛰 Backfill from MITRE button.

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/migrate-post/vulnerability/wordpress-migrate-posts-plugin-1-0-post-based-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb-entry

Web references (0)

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No web references attached yet.

NVD-tagged references (1)

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https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/migrate-post/vulnerability/wordpress-migrate-posts-plugin-1-0-post-based-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve audit@patchstack.com

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-2025-25170`	no local data	2026-06-06 13:57 UTC

Remediations (16)

Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.

Wordfence remediation: Migrate Posts

Wordfence

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 13:57 UTC
Microsoft KB Catalog: Updates, Issues, & Feedback - NinjaOne

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 12:42 UTC
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2025

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 12:42 UTC
Patch Tuesday - October 2025 - Rapid7

web:www.rapid7.com

Microsoft has published 172 new vulnerabilities, including six zero-day vulnerabilities. Windows 10 moves past the end of support, sort of. Critical RCE in Windows Server Update Service.

2026-05-22 12:42 UTC
Security Update Guide - Microsoft

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 12:42 UTC
Microsoft August 2025 Patch Tuesday - SANS ISC

web:isc.sans.edu

Users should prioritize patching these vulnerabilities to prevent unauthorized code execution. Additionally, the Windows Kerberos Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability ( CVE - 2025 -53779), a disclosed zero-day, requires high privileges to exploit but could lead to domain administrator access, necessitating careful monitoring and mitigation .

2026-05-22 12:42 UTC
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, September 2025 Security Update ...

web:blog.qualys.com

EVALUATE Vendor-Suggested Mitigation with Policy Audit With Qualys Policy Audit's Out-of-the-Box Mitigation or Compensatory Controls, reduce the risk of a vulnerability being exploited because the remediation ( fix / patch ) cannot be done now; these security controls are not recommended by any industry standards, such as CIS, DISA-STIG.

2026-05-22 02:44 UTC
Microsoft Patch Tuesday - August 2025 - Lansweeper

web:www.lansweeper.com

Which vulnerabilities, issues, and other things did Microsoft update? Discover what's new using Lansweeper's Patch Tuesday August 2025 summary.

2026-05-22 02:44 UTC
Microsoft Patches Over 100 Vulnerabilities - SecurityWeek

web:www.securityweek.com

Microsoft's August 2025 Patch Tuesday updates address critical vulnerabilities in Windows, Office, and Hyper-V.

2026-05-22 02:44 UTC
Patch Tuesday 2025 Year In Review | Tenable®

web:www.tenable.com

With another year of Patch Tuesday releases behind us, Microsoft has yet to break its 2020 record with 1,245 CVE's patched. However, this is the second year in a row that Microsoft crossed the 1,000 CVE threshold, and the third time since Patch Tuesday's inception. In 2025 , Microsoft broke its record for the most CVEs patched in a month twice.

2026-05-22 02:44 UTC
ArcGIS Server Security 2025 Update 2 Patch - Esri

web:www.esri.com

Key highlights The ArcGIS Server Security 2025 update 2 is available This patch resolves 10 Medium severity vulnerabilities This security patch is cumulative, and includes fixes provided in the ArcGIS Server Security 2025 update 1.

2026-05-22 02:44 UTC
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for August 2025 — Snort rules and prominent ...

web:blog.talosintelligence.com

Microsoft has released its monthly security update for August 2025 , which includes 111 vulnerabilities affecting a range of products, including 13 that Microsoft marked as "critical".

2026-05-22 02:44 UTC
Microsoft Releases Out-of-Band Patch to Fix Critical RRAS RCE ...

web:cybersecuritynews.com

Microsoft released an out-of-band hotpatch update on March 13, 2026, addressing serious security vulnerabilities in Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2.

2026-05-22 02:44 UTC
Microsoft September 2025 Patch Tuesday - 81 Vulnerabilities ... - GBHackers

web:gbhackers.com

Microsoft has released its September 2025 Patch Tuesday update, addressing a total of 81 security vulnerabilities across its product portfolio.

2026-05-22 02:44 UTC
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, September 2025 Edition - Krebs on Security

web:krebsonsecurity.com

Microsoft Corp. today issued security updates to fix more than 80 vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and software. There are no known "zero-day" or actively exploited vulnerabilities ...

2026-05-22 02:44 UTC
Security Update Guide - Microsoft

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 02:44 UTC

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The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2025-25170.json.

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