Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in bPlugins Counters Block counters-block allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Counters Block: from n/a through <= 1.1.2.
Published: 2025-02-25
Score: 6.5 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is a stored XSS flaw in the bPlugins Counters Block WordPress plugin. By allowing malicious input to be rendered on user‑generated pages without proper neutralization, an attacker could inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript when authenticated or non‑authenticated users view the affected content. This can lead to session theft, defacement, phishing attacks, or distribution of malware and compromises the integrity and confidentiality of site data. The weakness is classified as CWE‑79, indicating improper input sanitization.

Affected Systems

The attack targets the WordPress Counters Block plugin by bPlugins, affecting all installed instances with a version of 1.1.2 or earlier. No specific sub‑versions are listed; the issue exists from the installation start through 1.1.2.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.5 places the flaw in the medium severity range. The EPSS score of less than 1% indicates a very low probability that the vulnerability will be exploited in the wild, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Nonetheless, an attacker can exploit it by inserting malicious code into the plugin’s stored content fields. Once the code is executed on a victim’s browser, the attacker gains the same privileges as the user (client‑side). The attack vector is inferred as via improper input handling in the counters‑block data storage and subsequent rendering.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 2, 2026 at 04:08 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Immediately disable the Counters Block plugin to prevent exploitation until a fix is applied.
  • Upgrade the Counters Block plugin to a version newer than 1.1.2 as soon as possible.
  • Review and sanitize any existing counter data entries to remove injected scripts and ensure proper input handling.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 2, 2026 at 04:08 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2025-5438 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in bPlugins Counters Block allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Counters Block: from n/a through 1.1.2.
History

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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 bPlugins Counters Block allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Counters Block: from n/a through 1.1.2. Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in bPlugins Counters Block counters-block allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Counters Block: from n/a through <= 1.1.2.
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L'}


Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in bPlugins Counters Block allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Counters Block: from n/a through 1.1.2.
Title WordPress Counters Block plugin <= 1.1.2 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-79
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-28T16:11:44.350Z

Reserved: 2025-02-17T11:51:18.743Z

Link: CVE-2025-26939

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Updated: 2025-02-25T15:04:14.872Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2025-02-25T15:15:27.883

Modified: 2026-06-17T09:02:38.240

Link: CVE-2025-26939

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Updated: 2026-05-02T04:15:06Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')