Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Easy Shortcode Buttons by Alex Thorpe
CVE-2025-23825

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Easy Shortcode Buttons
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 January 2025

What is CVE-2025-23825?

The Easy Shortcode Buttons plugin developed by Alex Thorpe is susceptible to a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This flaw permits an attacker to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users. The issue affects all versions of the plugin up to 1.2, potentially compromising user data and altering web page content. Proper sanitization of input during web page generation is crucial to mitigate this risk and protect users.

Affected Version(s)

Easy Shortcode Buttons <= 1.2

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/easy-sho...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

SOPROBRO (Patchstack Alliance)
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