CVE-2025-66081
WordPress Head Meta Data plugin <= 20250327 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Jeff Starr Head Meta Data head-meta-data allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Head Meta Data: from n/a through <= 20250327.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 21, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 18, 2026, 8:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Head Meta Data plugin to the latest version.
- Verify that the stored XSS vulnerability is no longer present.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-66081.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/head-meta-data/vulnerability/wordpress-head-meta-data-plugin-20250327-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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weaknesses.
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Oct. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: Head Meta Data de Jeff Starr, Description: Vulnerabilidad de Neutralización incorrecta de la entrada durante la generación de páginas web ('Cross-site Scripting') en Jeff Starr Head Meta Data head-meta-data permite XSS almacenado. Este problema afecta a Head Meta Data: desde n/a hasta menor o igual que 20250327. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Jeff Starr', 'product': 'Head Meta Data', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'changes': [{'at': '20251118', 'status': 'unaffected'}], 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'custom', 'lessThanOrEqual': '20250327'}], 'packageName': 'head-meta-data', 'collectionURL': 'https://wordpress.org/plugins', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2025-66081', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2025-11-21T16:35:44.764740Z'} -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jan. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/head-meta-data/vulnerability/wordpress-head-meta-data-plugin-20250327-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve Removed Reference https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/head-meta-data/vulnerability/wordpress-head-meta-data-plugin-20250327-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Nov. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Jeff Starr Head Meta Data head-meta-data allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Head Meta Data: from n/a through <= 20250327. Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/head-meta-data/vulnerability/wordpress-head-meta-data-plugin-20250327-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve