Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in bbpress Simple Advert Units by jezza101
CVE-2025-53228

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Bbpress Simple Advert Units
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 February 2026

What is CVE-2025-53228?

The bbpress Simple Advert Units plugin developed by jezza101 exhibits a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This reflected XSS issue can allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages, potentially compromising user interactions with the site. Users of the affected versions (<= 0.41) are encouraged to update their plugin to safeguard against malicious activities.

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Affected Version(s)

bbpress Simple Advert Units <= n/a

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/bbpress-...
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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 Xuan Chien | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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