CVE-2025-53286 is a reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in the Dropify plugin developed by Jhainey Milevis, specifically in the wc-dropi-integration component. The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of user-supplied input during the generation of web pages, which allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code that is reflected back to users without proper sanitization. This flaw affects Dropify versions up to and including 4.6.9. When exploited, an attacker can craft a malicious URL or input that, when visited or submitted by a victim, executes arbitrary scripts in the victim’s browser context. This can lead to theft of session cookies, defacement, or unauthorized actions performed with the victim’s privileges. The vulnerability does not require authentication but does require user interaction, such as clicking on a malicious link. The CVSS v3.1 score of 6.1 indicates a medium severity level, with an attack vector of network (remote), low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality and integrity but not availability. No known exploits have been reported in the wild as of the publication date. The vulnerability was reserved in June 2025 and published in November 2025, with no official patches linked yet, suggesting that organizations should monitor for updates or apply temporary mitigations.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a moderate risk primarily to web applications using the Dropify plugin for file uploads or integration features. Successful exploitation could lead to the compromise of user sessions, unauthorized actions on behalf of users, and potential data leakage, impacting confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information. This is particularly concerning for sectors with high web interaction such as e-commerce, finance, and public services. The reflected XSS nature means phishing campaigns could leverage this flaw to trick users into executing malicious scripts. Although availability is not impacted, the reputational damage and compliance risks (e.g., GDPR violations due to data exposure) could be significant. Organizations with public-facing websites that integrate Dropify are at higher risk, especially if they have not implemented robust input validation or Content Security Policies. The lack of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, as attackers may develop exploits once the vulnerability becomes widely known.

European organizations should immediately audit their use of the Dropify plugin and determine if affected versions (<=4.6.9) are in use. Until an official patch is released, apply the following mitigations: 1) Implement strict input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied data before rendering it in web pages, using well-established libraries for encoding output to prevent script injection. 2) Deploy Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts and reduce the impact of XSS attacks. 3) Educate users and staff about the risks of clicking untrusted links, especially those that may appear in phishing emails or messages. 4) Monitor web application logs for suspicious requests that may indicate attempted exploitation. 5) Consider disabling or replacing the Dropify plugin if it is not essential or if no timely patch is available. 6) Stay updated with vendor advisories and apply patches promptly once released. 7) Use web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules targeting reflected XSS patterns to provide an additional layer of defense.