Cross-site Scripting Flaw in Chandrika Sista WP Category Dropdown Plugin
CVE-2025-58239

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Category Dropdown
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-58239?

The Chandrika Sista WP Category Dropdown plugin is susceptible to a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute malicious scripts, impacting users who interact with the affected component. The issue affects all versions of the WP Category Dropdown plugin up to 1.9, which could lead to serious security risks if not addressed promptly.

Affected Version(s)

WP Category Dropdown <= 1.9

References

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

zaim (Patchstack Alliance)
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