Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Simple Custom Post Type by Faaiq Ahmed
CVE-2025-23500

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
Simple Custom Post Type Custom Field
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 January 2025

Summary

A reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in the Simple Custom Post Type Custom Field plugin developed by Faaiq Ahmed. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts through improperly sanitized input during web page generation, impacting websites using versions up to 1.0.3. Such an exploit could lead to unauthorized actions executed on behalf of users, compromising website security and user data integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Simple Custom post type custom field <= 1.0.3

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/simple-c...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

João Pedro S Alcântara (Kinorth) (Patchstack Alliance)
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