Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in uSystems Webling webling allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Webling: from n/a through <= 3.9.0.
Published: 2025-04-01
Score: 5.9 Medium
EPSS: 1.0% Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is a stored cross‑site scripting flaw caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation in the uSystems Webling WordPress plugin. Because user input is not sanitized, an attacker can embed JavaScript code that is later rendered in the webpages of sites that use the plugin. This allows malicious actors to execute arbitrary scripts in the browser context of anyone who views the affected content, potentially compromising session cookies, defacing pages, or injecting further malicious content.

Affected Systems

Affected publicly: the Webling plugin for WordPress, maintained by uSystems, in all releases through version 3.9.0. No earlier or later versions are listed as vulnerable. Site administrators who have installed Webling 3.9.0 or any earlier release are exposed unless the plugin is disabled or removed.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 5.9 indicates moderate severity; the EPSS score of less than 1% suggests rare exploitation. The vulnerability is not catalogued in CISA’s KEV list. Attackers likely need a web form within the plugin to submit the malicious payload, implying a low to moderate skill requirement and no requirement for system‑level access. If an attacker is able to enact the stored payload, they would gain only client‑side privileges, limiting impact to browsers that view the affected content.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 1, 2026 at 02:05 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the Webling plugin to a version newer than 3.9.0, which addresses the XSS flaw.
  • Remove or sanitize any content that may have been injected through the plugin before upgrading.
  • If an upgrade is not feasible, immediately disable the Webling plugin or limit its use to trusted administrators only.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 1, 2026 at 02:05 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2025-9214 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in uSystems Webling allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Webling: from n/a through 3.9.0.
History

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
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'}


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 uSystems Webling allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Webling: from n/a through 3.9.0. Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in uSystems Webling webling allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Webling: from n/a through <= 3.9.0.
Title WordPress Webling Plugin <= 3.9.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability WordPress Webling plugin <= 3.9.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
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'}


Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in uSystems Webling allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Webling: from n/a through 3.9.0.
Title WordPress Webling Plugin <= 3.9.0 - 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

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-05-11T23:59:59.468Z

Reserved: 2025-04-01T13:20:17.701Z

Link: CVE-2025-31806

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Updated: 2025-04-01T18:32:27.452Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2025-04-01T15:16:19.967

Modified: 2026-04-23T15:28:19.940

Link: CVE-2025-31806

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-05-01T02:15:06Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

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