CVE-2025-58826

WordPress WP Publication Archive Plugin <= 3.0.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Published Sep 5, 2025 CVSS 3.1 · 6.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Eric Mann WP Publication Archive wp-publication-archive allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Publication Archive : from n/a through <= 3.0.1.

Analysis

Technical impact

The WP Publication Archive plugin contains an improper neutralization of user input during web page generation that permits stored XSS. Injected scripts are rendered when a page using the plugin is viewed, potentially allowing attackers to run malicious code in the context of the site. Based on the nature of XSS, it is inferred that attackers could use the executed scripts to steal credentials or hijack sessions.

Affected Systems

WordPress sites that are running Eric Mann’s WP Publication Archive plugin version 3.0.1 or earlier are affected.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.5 indicates moderate severity. The EPSS score of less than 1% suggests exploitation is currently unlikely. The flaw is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Based on the description, it is inferred that attackers might exploit the issue by submitting or editing content through the plugin, which would store malicious JavaScript that executes when the content is viewed. No advanced privileges are required; any user who can interact with the affected content is at risk.

Affected Products

Default status is the baseline for the product, each version can override it (e.g. patched versions marked unaffected).

Vendor Product Default status Versions

Eric Mann

WP Publication Archive

unaffected

Version	Status	Constraints
`0`	affected	≤ 3.0.1

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No data available yet.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

Upgrade WP Publication Archive to version 3.0.2 or later, which removes the XSS flaw.
If an update cannot be performed, disable or uninstall the plugin to eliminate the vulnerable component.
As an interim measure, restrict the plugin’s input forms to administrators only and ensure that existing stored data is sanitized or removed from public pages.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 30, 2026 at 07:15 UTC.

Tracking

Advisories

Source	ID	Title
EUVD	EUVD-2025-26951	Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Eric Mann WP Publication Archive allows Stored XSS. This issue affects WP Publication Archive : from n/a through 3.0.1.

Metrics

No CVSS v4.0

Attack Vector Network

Attack Complexity Low

Privileges Required Low

Scope Changed

Confidentiality Impact Low

Integrity Impact Low

Availability Impact Low

User Interaction Required

No CVSS v3.0

No CVSS v2

This CVE is not in the KEV list.

Exploit prediction score: < 1% (0.209% probability within 30 days)

Exploitation none

Automatable no

Technical Impact partial

References

Link	Providers
https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-publication-archive/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-publication-archive-plugin-3-0-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

History

Apr 23, 2026 3:00 PM Scoring metrics updated View changes

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'}`

Apr 1, 2026 11:45 PM Description updated. References updated. Scoring metrics updated View changes

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Description	Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Eric Mann WP Publication Archive allows Stored XSS. This issue affects WP Publication Archive : from n/a through 3.0.1.	Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Eric Mann WP Publication Archive wp-publication-archive allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Publication Archive : from n/a through <= 3.0.1.
References	https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-publication-archive/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-publication-archive-plugin-3-0-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve	https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-publication-archive/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-publication-archive-plugin-3-0-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
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'}`

Sep 5, 2025 4:15 PM Scoring metrics updated View changes

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Metrics		ssvc `{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}`

Sep 5, 2025 2:00 PM Description updated. Title updated. Weaknesses updated. Added references. Scoring metrics updated View changes

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Description		Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Eric Mann WP Publication Archive allows Stored XSS. This issue affects WP Publication Archive : from n/a through 3.0.1.
Title		WordPress WP Publication Archive Plugin <= 3.0.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability
Weaknesses		CWE-79
References		https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-publication-archive/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-publication-archive-plugin-3-0-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
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'}`