Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in QR Code Generator by Rene Hermenau
CVE-2025-23831

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Qr Code Generator
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 January 2025

What is CVE-2025-23831?

The QR Code Generator by Rene Hermenau is vulnerable to a DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue due to improper neutralization of user input during web page generation. This vulnerability can allow an attacker to inject malicious scripts, potentially compromising user data and overall site integrity. Immediate action is recommended for users of affected versions from n/a up to 1.2.6 to mitigate risks.

Affected Version(s)

QR Code Generator 0 <= 1.2.6

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/qrcode-w...
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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