CVE-2025-3745: The WP Lightbox 2 WordPress plugin before 3.0.6.8 does not correctly sanitize the value of the title attribute

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-3745?

wp lightbox 2: upgrade to 3.0.6.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-3745 being exploited?

CVE-2025-3745 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-2025-3745 affect?

CVE-2025-3745 affects wp lightbox 2. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). The WP Lightbox 2 WordPress plugin before 3.0.6.8 does not correctly sanitize the value of the title attribute of links before using them, which may allow malicious users to conduct XSS attacks.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-3745?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3UPGRADE

CVE-2025-3745 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting wp lightbox 2. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP Lightbox 2 WordPress plugin before 3.0.6.8 does not correctly sanitize the value of the title attribute of links before using them, which may allow malicious users to conduct XSS attacks.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 83%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-06-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: syedbalkhi

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-30 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

syedbalkhi wp lightbox 2 UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.0.6.8

Fixed in: 3.0.6.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-lightbox-2 || rpm -q wp-lightbox-2 || wp-lightbox-2 --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.0.6.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-lightbox-2

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-lightbox-2

Note

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

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-3745?

wp lightbox 2: upgrade to 3.0.6.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-3745 being exploited?

CVE-2025-3745 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-2025-3745 affect?

CVE-2025-3745 affects wp lightbox 2. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). The WP Lightbox 2 WordPress plugin before 3.0.6.8 does not correctly sanitize the value of the title attribute of links before using them, which may allow malicious users to conduct XSS attacks.

How urgent is CVE-2025-3745?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-6263 MEDIUM 6.4 UPGRADE The WP Lightbox 2 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘title’ parameter

References

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