CVE-2025-39528: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Rescue T

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-39528?

rescue shortcodes: upgrade to newer than 3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-39528 being exploited?

CVE-2025-39528 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-2025-39528 affect?

CVE-2025-39528 affects rescue shortcodes. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Rescue Themes Rescue Shortcodes rescue-shortcodes allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Rescue Shortcodes: from n/a through <= 3.1.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-39528?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2025-39528 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting rescue shortcodes. 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 Rescue Themes Rescue Shortcodes rescue-shortcodes allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Rescue Shortcodes: from n/a through <= 3.1.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-04-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: rescuethemes

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-04-16 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rescuethemes rescue shortcodes UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.1

Fixed in: newer than 3.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy rescue-shortcodes || rpm -q rescue-shortcodes || rescue-shortcodes --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade rescue-shortcodes

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade rescue-shortcodes

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-2025-39528?

rescue shortcodes: upgrade to newer than 3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-39528 being exploited?

CVE-2025-39528 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-2025-39528 affect?

CVE-2025-39528 affects rescue shortcodes. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Rescue Themes Rescue Shortcodes rescue-shortcodes allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Rescue Shortcodes: from n/a through <= 3.1.

How urgent is CVE-2025-39528?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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