CVE-2025-6039

CVE-2025-6039 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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 ProcessingJS for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'pjs4wp' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-6039?
The ProcessingJS for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'pjs4wp' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
How severe is CVE-2025-6039?
CVE-2025-6039 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-6039 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-6039?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-6039 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-6039 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-19914.
When was CVE-2025-6039 published?
CVE-2025-6039 was published on 2025-07-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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