CVE-2025-2299: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in theluckywp LuckyWP Table of Contents
The LuckyWP Table of Contents plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.10. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'ajaxEdit' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-2299 affects the LuckyWP Table of Contents plugin for WordPress, where the 'ajaxEdit' function lacks proper nonce validation, enabling Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks. An attacker can exploit this by crafting a forged request that, when executed by a site administrator (e.g., via clicking a link), results in arbitrary script injection. This vulnerability is categorized under CWE-79, reflecting improper input neutralization leading to Cross-site Scripting. The CVSS 3.1 score of 6.1 reflects a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and partial confidentiality and integrity impact. No patch or official fix details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to perform Cross-Site Request Forgery that results in arbitrary script injection when a site administrator is tricked into executing a forged request. This can lead to partial confidentiality and integrity impacts on the affected WordPress site. There is no indication of availability impact or known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, administrators should exercise caution with links and requests related to the LuckyWP Table of Contents plugin, especially avoiding clicking untrusted links. Monitoring vendor channels for updates and applying patches promptly once released is recommended.
CVE-2025-2299: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in theluckywp LuckyWP Table of Contents
Description
The LuckyWP Table of Contents plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.10. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'ajaxEdit' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-2299 affects the LuckyWP Table of Contents plugin for WordPress, where the 'ajaxEdit' function lacks proper nonce validation, enabling Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks. An attacker can exploit this by crafting a forged request that, when executed by a site administrator (e.g., via clicking a link), results in arbitrary script injection. This vulnerability is categorized under CWE-79, reflecting improper input neutralization leading to Cross-site Scripting. The CVSS 3.1 score of 6.1 reflects a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and partial confidentiality and integrity impact. No patch or official fix details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to perform Cross-Site Request Forgery that results in arbitrary script injection when a site administrator is tricked into executing a forged request. This can lead to partial confidentiality and integrity impacts on the affected WordPress site. There is no indication of availability impact or known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, administrators should exercise caution with links and requests related to the LuckyWP Table of Contents plugin, especially avoiding clicking untrusted links. Monitoring vendor channels for updates and applying patches promptly once released is recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-03-13T23:09:22.538Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b21b7ef31ef0b54e70a
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:29 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:13:06 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 2:11:05 AM
Views: 11
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