PT-2025-5123 · WordPress · Easy Shortcode Buttons

Soprobro · Published 2025-01-16 · Updated 2025-01-16 · CVE-2025-23825

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

6.5

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Easy Shortcode Buttons versions n/a through 1.2

Description The issue is related to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which allows for Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS). This means that an attacker can inject malicious scripts into the website, potentially affecting users who access the compromised page.

Recommendations For versions n/a through 1.2, consider disabling the functionality that allows user input in web page generation until a patch is available. Restrict access to sensitive areas of the website to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the affected Easy Shortcode Buttons plugin until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2025-23825

Affected Products

Easy Shortcode Buttons

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-23825 · Security Note
• https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/easy-shortcode-buttons/vulnerability/wordpress-easy-shortcode-buttons-plugin-1-2-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/easy-shortcode-buttons/vulnerability/wordpress-easy-shortcode-buttons-plugin-1-2-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1880020049152385167 · Twitter Post