Platform
wordpress
Component
kivicare-clinic-management-system
Fixed in
3.6.17
CVE-2026-25383 describes a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in the KiviCare Clinic Management System. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users, potentially leading to data theft or session hijacking. The vulnerability affects versions from 0.0.0 through 3.6.16, and a fix is available in version 4.0.0.
An attacker could exploit this Reflected XSS vulnerability by crafting a malicious URL containing JavaScript code. When a user clicks on this URL, the injected script executes in their browser within the context of the KiviCare Clinic Management System. This allows the attacker to steal sensitive information like user credentials, session tokens, or personal data stored within the application. Furthermore, the attacker could potentially redirect the user to a phishing site or deface the website. The impact is amplified if the application is used by healthcare professionals handling sensitive patient information, as a successful attack could compromise patient privacy and data security.
CVE-2026-25383 was publicly disclosed on 2026-03-25. While no active exploitation campaigns have been publicly reported, the ease of exploitation associated with Reflected XSS vulnerabilities means it could be targeted. There are no known public proof-of-concept exploits currently available, but the vulnerability's nature makes it likely that one will emerge. The vulnerability is not currently listed on CISA KEV.
Exploit Status
EPSS
0.04% (11% percentile)
CISA SSVC
CVSS Vector
The primary mitigation for CVE-2026-25383 is to upgrade the KiviCare Clinic Management System to version 4.0.0 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability. If upgrading immediately is not possible, consider implementing input validation and output encoding on all user-supplied data to prevent the injection of malicious scripts. Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) can be configured to filter out malicious requests containing XSS payloads. Regularly review and update WordPress security plugins to ensure they are up-to-date and provide additional protection against XSS attacks. After upgrading, confirm the fix by attempting to inject a simple JavaScript payload via a URL parameter and verifying that it is properly sanitized.
Update to version 4.0.0, or a newer patched version
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CVE-2026-25383 is a Reflected XSS vulnerability affecting KiviCare versions 0.0.0–3.6.16, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts via crafted URLs.
You are affected if you are using KiviCare Clinic Management System versions 0.0.0 through 3.6.16. Upgrade to version 4.0.0 or later to mitigate the risk.
Upgrade KiviCare Clinic Management System to version 4.0.0 or later. Implement input validation and output encoding as a temporary workaround.
While no active exploitation campaigns have been publicly reported, the vulnerability's nature makes it a potential target.
Refer to the KiviCare website or WordPress plugin repository for the official advisory and update information.
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