CVE-2025-8280

Name: CVE-2025-8280
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-09-12T06:15:43.66+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.8/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-8280 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Contact Form 7 reCAPTCHA WordPress plugin through 1.2.0 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Contact Form 7 reCAPTCHA WordPress plugin through 1.2.0 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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Iambriansreed	Contact Form 7 Recaptcha	<= 1.2.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f8370026-6293-4814-961f-c254ee8e844d/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 12, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-8280?

How severe is CVE-2025-8280?

CVE-2025-8280 has a CVSS score of 5.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8280?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-8280?

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Source: NVD / NIST