CVE-2025-57989: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Brajesh Singh WordPress Widgets Shortcode
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2025-57989: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Brajesh Singh 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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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