CVE-2025-31039

CRITICALNVD 9.19.1—

9.1

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability in pixelgrade Category Icon category-icon allows XML Entity Linking.This issue affects Category Icon: from n/a through <= 1.0.3.

CVSS v3: 9.1
EG Score: 9.1(medium)
EPSS: 45.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

June 9, 2025

Last Modified

April 23, 2026

Advisory Details (1)

Auto-updated May 2, 2026

Patch available.

generic Patch Available

XML External Entity (XXE) in WordPress Category Icon Plugin - Patchstack

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/category-icon/vulnerability/wordpress-category-icon-plugin-1-0-2-xml-external-entity-xxe-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-611Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE)

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2025-31039?

CVE-2025-31039 is a critical vulnerability published on June 9, 2025. Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability in pixelgrade Category Icon category-icon allows XML Entity Linking.This issue affects Category Icon: from n/a through <= 1.0.3.

When was CVE-2025-31039 disclosed?

CVE-2025-31039 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on June 9, 2025, with the most recent update on April 23, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2025-31039 actively exploited?

CVE-2025-31039 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 45.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-31039?

CVE-2025-31039 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.1 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2025-31039?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2025-31039, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2025-31039

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📋 Advisory Details (1)

XML External Entity (XXE) in WordPress Category Icon Plugin - Patchstack

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