Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in IP2Location Download IP2Location Country Blocker ip2location-country-blocker allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Download IP2Location Country Blocker: from n/a through <= 2.38.3.
Published: 2025-01-24
Score: 5.9 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

IP2Location Country Blocker plugin includes a stored cross‑site scripting vulnerability that allows an attacker to store malicious script code on a site. Based on the description, it is inferred that if the plugin accepts unauthenticated input, an attacker could inject script into a field that is later rendered to all visitors. The injected code could steal user credentials, hijack sessions, or deliver further malicious payloads as the victim browser executes it.

Affected Systems

All installations of IP2Location Country Blocker with versions up to and including 2.38.3 are susceptible. Any site running one of these versions should verify its current plugin version and update if necessary.

Risk and Exploitability

The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 5.9, indicating a moderate risk level. The EPSS score is below 1%, suggesting a low probability of current exploitation. The issue is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Attackers can exploit the flaw by submitting crafted input through the plugin’s interface, which is then stored and later rendered to site visitors.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 2, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the IP2Location Country Blocker plugin to a version newer than 2.38.3.
  • Remove any data that was stored via the plugin that may contain malicious scripts, such as custom messages or configuration fields.
  • Deactivate or uninstall the plugin if it is not needed for site functionality.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 2, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.

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Advisories
Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2025-3923 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in IP2Location Download IP2Location Country Blocker allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Download IP2Location Country Blocker: from n/a through 2.38.3.
History

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N'}

cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.9, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L'}


Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in IP2Location Download IP2Location Country Blocker allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Download IP2Location Country Blocker: from n/a through 2.38.3. Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in IP2Location Download IP2Location Country Blocker ip2location-country-blocker allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Download IP2Location Country Blocker: from n/a through <= 2.38.3.
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.9, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L'}

cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N'}


Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Ip2location
Ip2location country Blocker
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ip2location:country_blocker:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Vendors & Products Ip2location
Ip2location country Blocker

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in IP2Location Download IP2Location Country Blocker allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Download IP2Location Country Blocker: from n/a through 2.38.3.
Title WordPress IP2Location Country Blocker plugin <= 2.38.3 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-79
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.9, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L'}


Subscriptions

Ip2location Country Blocker
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-28T16:11:33.226Z

Reserved: 2025-01-23T14:52:44.768Z

Link: CVE-2025-24731

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No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2025-01-24T18:15:47.370

Modified: 2026-04-23T15:25:23.977

Link: CVE-2025-24731

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-05-02T05:30:26Z

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