Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in Protected Total WebShield Extension Affects Chrome Users
CVE-2025-8751

2.3LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

Protected

Status
Total Webshield Extension
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-8751?

A vulnerability has been identified in the Protected Total WebShield Extension, affecting versions up to 3.2.0 on the Chrome browser. This issue resides in the Block Page component, where improper handling of the argument 'Category' allows for Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, making it particularly concerning, although the complexity of executing an attack is relatively high. The vendor was contacted discreetly regarding this issue but failed to provide a response, further emphasizing the need for users to be cautious. The disclosed exploit could pose risks to users if not addressed.

Affected Version(s)

Total WebShield Extension 3.0

Total WebShield Extension 3.1

Total WebShield Extension 3.2.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-8751 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.319245
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.319245
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.623677
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
2.3
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

KhoaDao-FPT-Metrodata-Indonesia (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-8751 : Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in Protected Total WebShield Extension Affects Chrome Users