How severe is CVE-2025-49955?

CVE-2025-49955 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-49955 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-49955?

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-2025-49955 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-49955 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-35506.

When was CVE-2025-49955 published?

CVE-2025-49955 was published on 2025-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-49955

CVE-2025-49955 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-35506
Weakness: CWE-79
Published: 2025-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Rajan Vijayan WP Smart Flexslider wp-smart-flexslider allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Smart Flexslider: from n/a through <= 2.5.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-49955?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Rajan Vijayan WP Smart Flexslider wp-smart-flexslider allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Smart Flexslider: from n/a through <= 2.5.
How severe is CVE-2025-49955?: CVE-2025-49955 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-49955 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-49955?: 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-2025-49955 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-49955 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-35506.
When was CVE-2025-49955 published?: CVE-2025-49955 was published on 2025-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-smart-flexslider/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-smart-flexslider-plugin-2-5-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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