CVE-2025-58631 WordPress IssueM Plugin <= 2.9.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Medium 5.9 Published Updated

An attacker can inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users via the IssueM plugin, potentially leading to session hijacking or data theft.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-58631?

CVE-2025-58631 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in ZEEN101 IssueM, published on 3 Sep 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in ZEEN101 IssueM issuem allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects IssueM: from n/a through <= 2.9.0.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-58631?

How do I fix CVE-2025-58631?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-58631 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2025-58631 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-58631 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2mwq-59fq-w9pg.

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