CVE-2025-69011
Stored XSS in Cool Tag Cloud Plugin Allows Persistent Script Injection
Publication date: 2026-02-20
Last updated on: 2026-02-25
Assigner: Patchstack
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wpkube | cool_tag_cloud | to 2.29 (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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-69011 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the WordPress Cool Tag Cloud Plugin versions up to and including 2.29.
This vulnerability is classified under OWASP Top 10 A3: Injection and allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into web pages generated by the plugin.
The exploit requires user interaction, meaning a privileged user (with at least Contributor or Developer privileges) must perform an action such as clicking a malicious link, visiting a crafted page, or submitting a form for the attack to succeed.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts—such as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads—that execute when visitors access the compromised site.
This can lead to unauthorized actions on behalf of users, potential theft of sensitive information, or disruption of normal website operations.
However, the vulnerability is considered low priority due to its limited impact and the requirement for user interaction.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps for CVE-2025-69011 include limiting user privileges and monitoring user interactions, since exploitation requires a privileged user to perform an action.
Specifically:
- Restrict Contributor or Developer level access to trusted users only.
- Implement input validation and sanitization on any user-generated content related to the Cool Tag Cloud plugin.
- Use a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to block common XSS payloads targeting the plugin.
- Monitor logs for suspicious activity and user actions that could trigger the vulnerability.
Note that no official patch is currently available, so these mitigations help reduce risk until a fix is released.