CVE-2025-22738: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Alimir W

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-22738?

wp ulike: upgrade to 4.7.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-22738 being exploited?

CVE-2025-22738 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-22738 affect?

CVE-2025-22738 affects wp ulike. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Alimir WP ULike wp-ulike allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP ULike: from n/a through <= 4.7.6.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-22738?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9UPGRADE

CVE-2025-22738 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting wp ulike. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Alimir WP ULike wp-ulike allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP ULike: from n/a through <= 4.7.6.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-01-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: wpulike

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-15 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpulike wp ulike UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.7.7

Fixed in: 4.7.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-ulike || rpm -q wp-ulike || wp-ulike --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.7.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-ulike

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-ulike

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-22738?

wp ulike: upgrade to 4.7.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-22738 being exploited?

CVE-2025-22738 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-22738 affect?

CVE-2025-22738 affects wp ulike. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Alimir WP ULike wp-ulike allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP ULike: from n/a through <= 4.7.6.

How urgent is CVE-2025-22738?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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