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Plugin README Parser

Plugin README Parser is a WordPress component with 1 published CVE record in this archive. The latest tracked vulnerability was published Aug 15, 2025; the highest CVE/CNA score is 6.4.

Plugin slug: wp-readme-parser

CVE-2025-8720: Plugin README Parser: Cross-site scripting

Plugin README Parser is affected by cross-site scripting. Exploitation requires at least contributor-level access. Injected script can execute in the affected site's origin when the vulnerable output is viewed.

PublishedAug 15, 2025
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Safe version
Aug 15, 2025 CVE-2025-8720
Plugin README Parser: Cross-site scripting
Plugin README Parser is affected by cross-site scripting. Exploitation requires at least contributor-level access. Injected script can execute in the affected site's origin when the vulnerable output is viewed.
See mitigation notes
CVE6.4
NVDPending