How to fix EUVD-2025-28461?

Within 24 hours: Identify all instances of Scroll UP plugin in production and document affected systems and user populations. Within 7 days: Deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block suspicious input patterns targeting the vulnerable parameter; consider disabling the plugin if non-critical, or restrict access via network controls (IP allowlisting). Within 30 days: Contact the vendor for patch timeline; evaluate alternative plugins with active security support; conduct security awareness training on XSS risks for development teams; implement input validation and output encoding at the application layer as permanent defense-in-depth controls.

Is King Rayhan Scroll UP affected by EUVD-2025-28461?

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Scroll UP plugin (versions through 2.0) allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in users' browsers, potentially compromising session credentials, stealing sensitive data, or redirecting users to malicious sites.

King Rayhan Scroll UP EUVD-2025-28461

| CVE-2025-52782 HIGH

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

2025-06-20 [email protected]

XSS

7.1

CVSS 3.1

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 Generated

Mar 15, 2026 - 00:19 vuln.today

EUVD ID Assigned

Mar 15, 2026 - 00:19 euvd

EUVD-2025-28461

CVE Published

Jun 20, 2025 - 15:15 nvd

HIGH 7.1

DescriptionNVD

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in King Rayhan Scroll UP allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects Scroll UP: from n/a through 2.0.

AnalysisAI

CVE-2025-52782 is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in King Rayhan Scroll UP WordPress plugin versions through 2.0 that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.1 (High) with network-based attack vector requiring user interaction; attackers can steal session cookies, perform actions on behalf of users, or redirect users to malicious sites. KEV status and active exploitation data were not provided in available intelligence sources, though the reflected XSS nature suggests moderate real-world exploitability.

Technical ContextAI

CVE-2025-52782 is a CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation) vulnerability, specifically a Reflected XSS flaw. The Scroll UP plugin (King Rayhan) fails to properly sanitize and escape user-supplied input before rendering it in HTTP responses. The vulnerability likely exists in URL parameters or form inputs that are directly reflected in HTML/JavaScript contexts without encoding (e.g., missing htmlspecialchars(), wp_kses_post(), or esc_html() in WordPress context). Reflected XSS differs from Stored XSS in that the malicious payload is not persisted in a database but travels in the request itself, requiring social engineering to trick users into clicking malicious links. CPE data indicates the affected component is the 'Scroll UP' plugin by King Rayhan for WordPress, affecting versions from initial release through version 2.0.

RemediationAI

Immediate Actions: (1) Deactivate and remove King Rayhan Scroll UP plugin version 2.0 or earlier from all WordPress installations. (2) Search WordPress plugin repository or King Rayhan's official channels for patched version (2.1 or later); if available, update to the patched version after testing in staging environment. (3) If no patch is available, evaluate alternative 'scroll to top' plugins (e.g., 'Scroll Back to Top', 'WP Scroll Top Button') that are actively maintained. Long-term: (1) Monitor King Rayhan's GitHub or WordPress.org plugin page for security updates and enable automatic updates if available. (2) Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block reflected XSS payloads in URL parameters (ModSecurity CRS rule 941110/941120 for XSS detection). (3) Enforce Content Security Policy (CSP) headers with 'script-src' restrictions to limit XSS impact even if payload is injected.

EUVD-2025-28461 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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