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CVE-2025-28956: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wphobby Backwp

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-28956cvecve-2025-28956
Published: Fri Jun 27 2025 (06/27/2025, 11:52:43 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: wphobby
Product: Backwp

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in wphobby Backwp backwp allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Backwp: from n/a through <= 2.0.2.

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AILast updated: 05/01/2026, 10:45:32 UTC

Technical Analysis

The wphobby Backwp plugin suffers from a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that can execute in the victim's browser when they visit a crafted URL or page. The affected versions include all versions up to 2.0.2. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.1, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS vector indicates a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, but no known exploits have been reported in the wild so far.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider limiting exposure by restricting access to the affected plugin or applying web application firewall rules to detect and block reflected XSS attempts. Monitor vendor channels for updates and patches.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2025-03-11T08:10:19.509Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 685e88edca1063fb875de494

Added to database: 6/27/2025, 12:05:01 PM

Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 10:45:32 AM

Last updated: 5/8/2026, 10:34:13 PM

Views: 71

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