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CVE-2025-31642 Dasinfomedia CVE debrief
A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the WPCHURCH plugin for WordPress, affecting versions from n/a through 2.7.0. This issue allows for Reflected XSS attacks. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, potentially leading to malicious script execution. Defenders responsible for WordPress deployments using the WPCHURCH plugin, particularly those with user-interactive features, should assess exposure and prioritize verification and potential updates. The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, but additional information on affected deployments, exploitation, or remediation is limited.
- Vendor
- Dasinfomedia
- Product
- WPCHURCH
- CVSS
- HIGH 7.1
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-01-07
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-09-30
- Advisory published
- 2026-01-07
- Advisory updated
- 2026-09-30
Who should care
Defenders responsible for WordPress deployments using the WPCHURCH plugin, particularly those with user-interactive features, should assess exposure and prioritize verification and potential updates.
Why it matters
CVE-2025-31642 is a Reflected XSS vulnerability in the WPCHURCH plugin for WordPress, affecting versions 2.7.0 and earlier. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure, assessing the need for updates or compensating controls, and carefully consider remediation based on deployment context.
- User interaction may lead to malicious script execution
- Successful attacks may result in limited compromise of user session data
- Defenders must verify exposure and prioritize updates or compensating controls
- Remediation requires careful consideration of plugin version and deployment context
Technical summary
The WPCHURCH plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks in versions from n/a through 2.7.0. This issue arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, potentially leading to malicious script execution. Successful attacks may result in limited compromise of user session data. Defenders must verify exposure and prioritize updates or compensating controls. Remediation requires careful consideration of plugin version and deployment context.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure of WPCHURCH plugin versions 2.7.0 and earlier, and assess the need for updates or compensating controls.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify WPCHURCH plugin version and assess exposure
- Evaluate the need for updates or patches
- Consider implementing compensating controls for XSS attacks
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, but additional information on affected deployments, exploitation, or remediation is limited.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2025-31642 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-31642
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2025-31642 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-31642
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.