CVE-2025-58239
MediumCVSS 6.5Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk18th percentile - higher than 18% of all known CVEs
Summary
The WP Category Dropdown WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Stored XSS due to improper input neutralization. The issue affects versions up to and including 1.9.
Risk Assessment
An attacker can inject a malicious script that executes in the browser of an admin or user, potentially leading to data theft or session hijacking.
Recommendation
Update the WP Category Dropdown plugin to the latest patched version. Restrict content creation by unverified users.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Chandrika Sista WP Category Dropdown wp-category-dropdown allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Category Dropdown: from n/a through <= 1.9.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS