VDB-311749 · CVE-2025-31039 · GCVE-0-2025-31039

pixelgrade Category Icon Plugin up to 1.0.2 on WordPress Restrictions xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in pixelgrade Category Icon Plugin up to 1.0.2 on WordPress. This impacts an unknown function of the component Restrictions Handler. This manipulation causes xml external entity reference. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-31039. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in pixelgrade Category Icon Plugin up to 1.0.2 on WordPress. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component Restrictions Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability in pixelgrade Category Icon allows XML Entity Linking. This issue affects Category Icon: from n/a through 1.0.2.

The weakness was shared by Drew and Mcdruid. The advisory is shared at patchstack.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-31039 since 03/26/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Type

WordPress Plugin

Vendor

pixelgrade

Name

Category Icon Plugin

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.8

VulDB Base Score: 4.7
VulDB Temp Score: 4.6
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CNA Base Score: 9.1
CNA Vector (Patchstack): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

03/26/2025 🔍
06/09/2025 +74 days 🔍
06/09/2025 +0 days 🔍
06/09/2025 +0 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: patchstack.com
Researcher: Drew, Mcdruid
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-31039 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-31039
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-311749

Entryinfo

Created: 06/09/2025 20:54
Changes: 06/09/2025 20:54 (65)
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