CVE-2025-15055

CVE-2025-15055 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Description

The SlimStat Analytics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'notes' and 'resource' parameters in all versions up to, and including, 5.3.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever an administrator accesses the Recent Custom Events report.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-15055?
The SlimStat Analytics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'notes' and 'resource' parameters in all versions up to, and including, 5.3.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever an administrator accesses the Recent Custom Events report.
How severe is CVE-2025-15055?
CVE-2025-15055 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-15055 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-15055?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-15055 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-15055 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-1785.
When was CVE-2025-15055 published?
CVE-2025-15055 was published on 2026-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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