CVE-2025-23824: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Alexander Weleczka FontAwesome.io ShortCodes
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2025-23824: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Alexander Weleczka 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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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