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CVE-2025-57989: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Brajesh Singh WordPress Widgets Shortcode

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-57989cvecve-2025-57989
Published: Mon Sep 22 2025 (09/22/2025, 18:24:23 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Brajesh Singh
Product: WordPress Widgets Shortcode

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Brajesh Singh WordPress Widgets Shortcode wp-widgets-shortcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WordPress Widgets Shortcode: from n/a through <= 1.0.3.

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AILast updated: 05/01/2026, 17:06:04 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in the Brajesh Singh WordPress Widgets Shortcode plugin (versions <= 1.0.3) involves improper neutralization of input, leading to stored cross-site scripting (XSS). An attacker with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of users who view the affected content. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges and user interaction, with impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level. No patch or official fix information is currently available.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users visiting the affected WordPress site, potentially leading to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The impact is rated as medium severity based on the CVSS score of 6.5. No known active exploits have been reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch or official fix is available, consider restricting plugin usage to trusted users and limiting exposure. Monitor for updates from the plugin author or WordPress security advisories.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2025-08-22T11:37:23.199Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 68d194c9a6a0abbafb7a3a6a

Added to database: 9/22/2025, 6:26:17 PM

Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 5:06:04 PM

Last updated: 5/9/2026, 11:11:59 PM

Views: 57

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