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CVE-2025-23824: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Alexander Weleczka FontAwesome.io ShortCodes

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-23824cvecve-2025-23824
Published: Thu Jan 16 2025 (01/16/2025, 20:07:16 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Alexander Weleczka
Product: FontAwesome.io ShortCodes

Description

CVE-2025-23824 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Alexander Weleczka FontAwesome. io ShortCodes plugin, affecting versions up to and including 1. 0. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be stored and executed in users' browsers. The CVSS score is 6. 5, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

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AILast updated: 04/23/2026, 22:53:02 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in FontAwesome.io ShortCodes (<= 1.0) allows stored cross-site scripting due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. An attacker with at least low privileges and requiring user interaction could inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of affected users, potentially leading to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges and user interaction, with scope changed and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users viewing affected pages, potentially leading to information disclosure, modification of displayed content, or disruption of availability. The impact is limited by the need for attacker privileges and user interaction. No known active exploitation has been reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, users should consider restricting access to the plugin or disabling it if feasible to reduce exposure. Monitor vendor channels for updates.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2025-01-16T11:30:51.096Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69ea9e8787115cfb686fd4e3

Added to database: 4/23/2026, 10:34:47 PM

Last enriched: 4/23/2026, 10:53:02 PM

Last updated: 4/24/2026, 6:06:04 AM

Views: 4

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