Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Arigato Autoresponder and Newsletter plugin through 2.7.1.1. A contributor-level user or higher could store malicious script content that later runs when another user views it, potentially exposing data or altering actions in that browser session.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority CMS risk. Prioritize public WordPress sites using this plugin, especially sites with multiple contributors or external content workflows. It is less urgent than unauthenticated remote execution, but still warrants prompt inventory and remediation planning.
Technical view
CVE-2023-25061 is CWE-79 stored XSS in Kiboko Labs Arigato Autoresponder and Newsletter, package bft-autoresponder, reported for versions <= 2.7.1.1. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites that have the Arigato Autoresponder and Newsletter plugin installed at version 2.7.1.1 or earlier. Risk rises where untrusted or loosely managed contributor-level accounts exist.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. The vulnerability requires an authenticated contributor-level or higher user and another user interaction path, so it is not described as unauthenticated remote compromise.
Researcher notes
The source bundle identifies stored XSS but does not provide vulnerable parameters, proof-of-concept details, or a named fixed release. Avoid assuming exploit availability. Validation should focus on version exposure, role model, content trust boundaries, and whether vendor remediation guidance exists.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the bft-autoresponder plugin and recorded version.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version before updating.
- Remove or disable the plugin where no safe fixed version is available.
- Restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only.
- Review recent plugin-related content or settings changes by lower-privileged users.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Arigato Autoresponder and Newsletter is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify whether installed versions are 2.7.1.1 or earlier.
- Review WordPress users with contributor-level or higher permissions.
- Check security monitoring for unusual stored content or script-like changes.
- Track vendor advisories for remediation status and fixed-version confirmation.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.33.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CWE details
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