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CVE-2025-68868: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in codeaffairs Wp Text Slider Widget

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-68868cvecve-2025-68868
Published: Mon Dec 29 2025 (12/29/2025, 16:12:32 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: codeaffairs
Product: Wp Text Slider Widget

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in codeaffairs Wp Text Slider Widget wp-text-slider-widget allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Wp Text Slider Widget: from n/a through <= 1.0.

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AILast updated: 05/01/2026, 19:30:26 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability CVE-2025-68868 in the codeaffairs Wp Text Slider Widget plugin allows stored cross-site scripting due to improper input sanitization during web page generation. This enables an attacker with low privileges to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The affected versions include all versions up to 1.0. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and scope changed.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of other users, potentially allowing theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS score of 6.5 reflects a medium severity impact. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the affected plugin to mitigate risk. Monitor official vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2025-12-24T14:00:24.760Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 695450b7db813ff03e2bf354

Added to database: 12/30/2025, 10:22:47 PM

Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 7:30:26 PM

Last updated: 5/9/2026, 9:10:07 PM

Views: 104

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