What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-49909?

CVE-2025-49909 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: 0.0%.

Which versions of Penci Bookmark & Follow are affected by CVE-2025-49909?

The Penci Bookmark & Follow WordPress plugin before version 2.4 contains a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute malicious scripts in…

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-49909?

Within 24 hours: Identify all WordPress installations using Penci Bookmark & Follow plugin and document current versions via plugin admin console or WP-CLI. Within 7 days: Update Penci Bookmark & Follow to version 2.4 or later if available from vendor; if unavailable, disable the plugin pending vendor patch release and monitor official plugin repository for updates. Within 30 days: Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to filter malicious URL patterns targeting the plugin's vulnerable endpoints; conduct user awareness training on phishing risks; review access logs for evidence of exploitation attempts.

Penci Bookmark & Follow CVE-2025-49909

HIGH

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

2025-11-06 audit@patchstack.com

WordPress XSS Wordpress Plugin

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

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 24, 2026 - 00:55 vuln.today

v2 (cvss_changed)

Re-analysis Queued

Apr 23, 2026 - 15:43 vuln.today

cvss_changed

Severity Changed

Apr 23, 2026 - 15:43 NVD

MEDIUM HIGH

CVSS changed

Apr 23, 2026 - 15:43 NVD

6.1 (MEDIUM) 7.1 (HIGH)

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:20 vuln.today

CVE Published

Nov 06, 2025 - 16:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.1

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in PenciDesign Penci Bookmark & Follow penci-bookmark-follow allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Penci Bookmark & Follow: from n/a through < 2.4.

AnalysisAI

Reflected cross-site scripting in Penci Bookmark & Follow WordPress plugin (versions before 2.4) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victim browsers via crafted URLs. The vulnerability requires user interaction but no authentication, enabling attackers to steal session tokens, perform actions as the victim, or deliver phishing content. EPSS score of 0.02% (6th percentile) indicates low observed exploitation activity, with no CISA KEV listing or public exploit code identified at time of analysis.

Technical ContextAI

The vulnerability affects Penci Bookmark & Follow, a WordPress plugin that enables social bookmarking and user following functionality. Classified as CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation), this reflected XSS flaw occurs when user-supplied input is echoed back in HTTP responses without proper encoding or validation. Unlike stored XSS, reflected XSS requires the victim to click a malicious link, making it dependent on social engineering but still effective in targeted attacks. The CVSS vector indicates network-based exploitation with low attack complexity, requiring no special privileges but necessitating user interaction. The changed scope (S:C) indicates the vulnerability can affect resources beyond the vulnerable component's security scope, typical of XSS where attacker code executes in the victim's browser context.

Affected ProductsAI

Penci Bookmark & Follow WordPress plugin versions prior to 2.4 are confirmed vulnerable. The vulnerability was reported by Patchstack's audit team and documented in their vulnerability database. Organizations running this plugin should verify their installed version through WordPress admin dashboard under Plugins section. The Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/penci-bookmark-follow/vulnerability/wordpress-penci-bookmark-follow-plugin-2-4-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability provides additional technical details.

RemediationAI

Upgrade Penci Bookmark & Follow plugin to version 2.4 or later, which addresses the reflected XSS vulnerability. WordPress administrators can update through the WordPress admin dashboard (Dashboard → Plugins → Installed Plugins, locate Penci Bookmark & Follow, click Update Now) or via WP-CLI using 'wp plugin update penci-bookmark-follow'. Until patching, implement compensating controls: configure WordPress Content Security Policy headers to restrict inline script execution using plugins like Content Security Policy Manager (may break legitimate plugin functionality requiring inline scripts - test in staging first), enable WordPress security plugins with XSS filtering capabilities such as Wordfence or Sucuri (adds performance overhead and potential false positives), or restrict plugin access to trusted administrative users only by removing public-facing bookmark/follow features through theme customization (eliminates user-facing functionality). Verify patch effectiveness by testing previously vulnerable endpoints with XSS payloads in a controlled environment. Patchstack advisory available at https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/penci-bookmark-follow/vulnerability/wordpress-penci-bookmark-follow-plugin-2-4-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability.