CVE-2025-5939: Telegram for WP <= 1.6.1 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Telegram for WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via admin settings in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This only affects multi-site installations and installations where unfilteredhtml has been disabled.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-5939?
CVE-2025-5939 has a high severity rating due to its potential for allowing authenticated attackers to exploit stored cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5939?
To fix CVE-2025-5939, update the Telegram for WP plugin to version 1.6.2 or later, which includes patches for the vulnerabilities.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-5939?
CVE-2025-5939 affects all versions of the Telegram for WP plugin for WordPress up to and including 1.6.1.
What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2025-5939?
CVE-2025-5939 enables stored cross-site scripting attacks, which can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts within the context of the affected site.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2025-5939?
Yes, CVE-2025-5939 can only be exploited by authenticated users with administrator-level access.