Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in PenciDesign Penci Shortcodes & Performance
CVE-2025-59587

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Penci Shortcodes & Performance
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-59587?

A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in PenciDesign's Penci Shortcodes & Performance plugin, which can potentially allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. This flaw arises from improper neutralization of user input during the web page generation process. If exploited, the XSS vulnerability could allow a malicious actor to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of a user's session, leading to unauthorized actions and data breaches.

Affected Version(s)

Penci Shortcodes & Performance < 6.1

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/penci-sh...
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

João Pedro S Alcântara (Kinorth) (Patchstack Alliance)
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CVE-2025-59587 : Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in PenciDesign Penci Shortcodes & Performance