CVE-2025-58239: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Chandrika Sista WP Category Dropdown
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Chandrika Sista WP Category Dropdown wp-category-dropdown allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Category Dropdown: from n/a through <= 1.9.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in the WP Category Dropdown WordPress plugin allows stored cross-site scripting due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. An attacker with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute when a user interacts with the affected component, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue affects all versions up to 1.9. No official patch or fix has been documented yet, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website, potentially allowing attackers to steal user data, manipulate site content, or disrupt availability. The impact is rated medium with partial loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. 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 fix is available, consider restricting user input where possible and applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block XSS payloads related to this plugin. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply official patches once released.
CVE-2025-58239: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Chandrika Sista WP Category Dropdown
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Chandrika Sista WP Category Dropdown wp-category-dropdown allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Category Dropdown: from n/a through <= 1.9.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in the WP Category Dropdown WordPress plugin allows stored cross-site scripting due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. An attacker with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute when a user interacts with the affected component, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue affects all versions up to 1.9. No official patch or fix has been documented yet, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website, potentially allowing attackers to steal user data, manipulate site content, or disrupt availability. The impact is rated medium with partial loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. 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 fix is available, consider restricting user input where possible and applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block XSS payloads related to this plugin. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply official patches once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-08-27T16:19:35.849Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68d194cda6a0abbafb7a3ba5
Added to database: 09/22/2025, 18:26:21 UTC
Last enriched: 05/12/2026, 02:54:38 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:51 UTC
Views: 114
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