CVE-2025-9116
MEDIUM
Published Dec 13, 2025
Modified Apr 15, 2026
Description
The WPS Visitor Counter WordPress plugin through 1.4.8 does not escape the $_SERVER['REQUEST_URI'] parameter before outputting it back in an attribute, which could lead to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in old web browsers.
CVSS v3.1 Score
5.8
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-9116? +
The WPS Visitor Counter WordPress plugin through 1.4.8 does not escape the $_SERVER['REQUEST_URI'] parameter before outputting it back in an attribute, which could lead to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in old web browsers. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2025-9116? +
CVE-2025-9116 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.8 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-9116? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.