CVE-2025-8281

Name: CVE-2025-8281
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-22T06:15:33.563+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-8281 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Talroo WordPress plugin through 2.4 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin and unauthenticated users.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP Talroo WordPress plugin through 2.4 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin and unauthenticated users.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.24%

14.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Boybawang	Wp Talroo	<= 2.4

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/36b9305e-e086-4edb-bff9-d181ea316389/Exploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 22, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-8281?

How severe is CVE-2025-8281?

CVE-2025-8281 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8281?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST