Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in Brajesh Singh WordPress Widgets Shortcode
CVE-2025-57989

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WordPress Widgets Shortcode
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-57989?

A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Brajesh Singh WordPress Widgets Shortcode that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. This flaw can lead to stored XSS, enabling unauthorized control over user sessions and exposing sensitive data. Affected versions include all versions up to 1.0.3, necessitating immediate attention from users of this plugin to enhance their web security.

Affected Version(s)

WordPress Widgets Shortcode <= 1.0.3

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-widge...
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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

Muhammad Yudha - DJ (Patchstack Alliance)
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