CVE-2025-46227: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Brecht C

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-46227?

custom related posts: upgrade to newer than 1.7.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-46227 being exploited?

CVE-2025-46227 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-2025-46227 affect?

CVE-2025-46227 affects custom related posts. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Brecht Custom Related Posts custom-related-posts allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Custom Related Posts: from n/a through <= 1.7.4.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-46227?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2025-46227 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting custom related posts. 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 Brecht Custom Related Posts custom-related-posts allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Custom Related Posts: from n/a through <= 1.7.4.

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	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-04-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: brechtvds

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-04-22 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

brechtvds custom related posts UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.7.4

Fixed in: newer than 1.7.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy custom-related-posts || rpm -q custom-related-posts || custom-related-posts --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.7.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade custom-related-posts

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade custom-related-posts

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-2025-46227?

custom related posts: upgrade to newer than 1.7.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-46227 being exploited?

CVE-2025-46227 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-2025-46227 affect?

CVE-2025-46227 affects custom related posts. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Brecht Custom Related Posts custom-related-posts allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Custom Related Posts: from n/a through <= 1.7.4.

How urgent is CVE-2025-46227?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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