CVE-2025-46240
CVE-2025-46240 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Plugin-planet Simple Download Counter with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-12308
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Plugin-planet Simple Download Counter
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Jeff Starr Simple Download Counter simple-download-counter allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Simple Download Counter: from n/a through <= 2.2.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-46240?
- Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Jeff Starr Simple Download Counter simple-download-counter allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Simple Download Counter: from n/a through <= 2.2.
- How severe is CVE-2025-46240?
- CVE-2025-46240 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2025-46240 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-46240?
- CVE-2025-46240 affects Plugin-planet Simple Download Counter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-46240?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-46240 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-46240 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-12308.
- When was CVE-2025-46240 published?
- CVE-2025-46240 was published on 2025-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:plugin-planet:simple_download_counter:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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