Cross-Site Scripting Flaw in NotFound Custom Smilies by WordPress
CVE-2025-28917

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Custom Smilies
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 March 2025

What is CVE-2025-28917?

The NotFound Custom Smilies plugin for WordPress contains a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This flaw allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or further exploitation of the site. All versions up to 2.9.2 are affected, underscoring the importance of timely updates to secure your WordPress environment.

Affected Version(s)

Custom Smilies <= 2.9.2

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/custom-s...
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

Nguyen Thi Huyen Trang - Skalucy (Patchstack Alliance)
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