CVE-2025-50005
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Publication date: 2026-01-22
Last updated on: 2026-04-27
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| tagdiv | td-composer | to 5.4.2 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-50005 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress tagDiv Composer Plugin versions up to 5.4.2. It allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into web pages generated by the plugin. Exploitation requires a privileged user (Contributor or Developer) to interact with a crafted link, page, or form, which then causes malicious scripts to execute when other site visitors access the affected pages. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts on your website, potentially leading to redirects, unwanted advertisements, or other harmful HTML payloads affecting site visitors. However, the threat is considered low priority with no impactful threat expected. Exploitation requires user interaction by a privileged user, so the risk is somewhat limited. Updating to version 5.4.3 or later mitigates this risk. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this DOM-Based XSS vulnerability involves monitoring for suspicious script injections or unusual user interactions on pages generated by the tagDiv Composer plugin up to version 5.4.2. Since exploitation requires a privileged user to interact with crafted content, reviewing web server logs for unusual requests or payloads targeting the plugin's pages can help. Additionally, using web vulnerability scanners that detect XSS issues or browser developer tools to inspect DOM changes when interacting with the plugin's interface may assist. There are no specific commands provided in the resources for detection. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate mitigation step is to update the tagDiv Composer plugin to version 5.4.3 or later, where the vulnerability has been fixed. Additionally, limiting privileged user interactions with untrusted content and monitoring for suspicious activity can reduce risk until the update is applied. [1]