What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-25165?

CVE-2025-25165 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Staff Directory Plugin are affected by CVE-2025-25165?

CVE-2025-25165 is a stored XSS vulnerability in WordPress Staff Directory Plugin (Company Directory) versions up to 4.3 that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject persistent malicious scripts…

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-25165?

Within 24 hours: Identify all WordPress instances running Company Directory plugin and document installed versions via admin dashboard or WP-CLI. Within 7 days: Disable or deactivate the Company Directory plugin across all affected instances until a patch is released; if business-critical, restrict access to the plugin's pages via authentication or IP allowlisting. Within 30 days: Monitor Patchstack and WordPress plugin repository for patch availability; when released, test in staging environment and deploy immediately. Concurrently, conduct database audit for any suspicious staff directory entries containing script tags or event handlers.

Staff Directory Plugin CVE-2025-25165

HIGH

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)

2025-03-03 audit@patchstack.com

XSS

7.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.1 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Updated

Apr 25, 2026 - 01:11 vuln.today

v2 (cvss_changed)

Re-analysis Queued

Apr 23, 2026 - 15:42 vuln.today

cvss_changed

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:29 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 03, 2025 - 14:15 nvd

HIGH 7.1

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in NotFound Staff Directory Plugin: Company Directory allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Staff Directory Plugin: Company Directory: from n/a through 4.3.

AnalysisAI

Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in WordPress Staff Directory Plugin (Company Directory) versions up to 4.3 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious JavaScript that executes in victims' browsers. The CVSS 7.1 score reflects Changed scope (S:C), indicating the injected script can operate outside the vulnerable component's security context. EPSS probability is low (0.09%, 26th percentile) with no confirmed active exploitation. Patchstack database identifies this as a stored XSS variant, meaning the malicious payload persists in the WordPress database and triggers whenever affected pages are viewed.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability affects the WordPress Staff Directory Plugin (Company Directory) through version 4.3, identified by the slug 'staff-directory-pro' in the Patchstack references. The root cause is CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation), specifically a stored XSS variant where user-supplied input is not properly sanitized before storage and subsequent rendering in web pages. WordPress plugins handling directory or profile data often accept rich text inputs (staff biographies, contact information, job titles) which, without proper output encoding and HTML sanitization, can become injection vectors. The Changed scope (S:C) in the CVSS vector indicates the vulnerability allows script execution in a different security context than the vulnerable plugin itself, typically enabling attackers to perform actions as authenticated WordPress users who view the compromised staff directory entries.

Affected ProductsAI

WordPress Staff Directory Plugin (Company Directory), also referenced as 'staff-directory-pro', affects all versions from unknown starting point through version 4.3. The vulnerability was reported by Patchstack (audit@patchstack.com) and documented in their WordPress vulnerability database. Organizations running WordPress installations with this plugin at version 4.3 or earlier should verify their deployment. The exact starting version of the vulnerability range is not specified in available data. Patchstack advisory available at https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/staff-directory-pro/vulnerability/wordpress-staff-directory-plugin-company-directory-plugin-4-3-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability

RemediationAI

Upgrade Staff Directory Plugin (Company Directory) to version 4.4 or later if a patched release is available - the current advisory indicates version 4.3 as the last affected version, suggesting a fix in subsequent releases, though the exact patched version is not independently confirmed in the provided data. Consult the WordPress plugin repository or vendor directly for the latest secure version. As an immediate compensating control if patching is delayed, restrict administrative access to the WordPress staff directory management interface to only trusted administrators via IP allowlisting or additional authentication layers, limiting who can inject stored XSS payloads. Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers with 'script-src self' directive to prevent execution of inline scripts, though this may break legitimate plugin functionality and requires testing. For public-facing installations, disable any features that allow unauthenticated users to submit or modify staff directory entries. Verify the remediation by testing input fields with XSS payloads like <script>alert(document.domain)</script> after applying the patch. Reference Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/staff-directory-pro/ for vendor-specific guidance.