PT-2025-5187 · Pastebin · Pastebin

Soprobro · Published 2025-01-16 · Updated 2025-01-16 · CVE-2025-23908

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 Pastebin versions n/a through 1.5

Description The issue is related to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, also known as 'Cross-site Scripting', which allows Stored 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 1.5, consider disabling the web page generation feature until a patch is available. Restrict access to sensitive areas of the Pastebin application to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using user-inputted data in the generation of web pages 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-2025-23908

Affected Products

Pastebin

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-23908 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1880020003094659228 · Twitter Post
• https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/pastebin-embed/vulnerability/wordpress-pastebin-plugin-1-5-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/pastebin-embed/vulnerability/wordpress-pastebin-plugin-1-5-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note