Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in ApplyMetrics Apply with LinkedIn Buttons
CVE-2025-23897

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
Apply With Linkedin Buttons
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 January 2025

Summary

The ApplyMetrics Apply with LinkedIn buttons plugin is susceptible to a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to improper neutralization of user input during web page generation. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages, which may then be executed in the context of users' browsers. All versions from n/a up to 2.3 are affected, highlighting the urgency for website administrators to implement mitigations to safeguard their platforms from potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Apply with LinkedIn buttons <= 2.3

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/apply-wi...
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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