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CVE-2025-23446: WordPress WP SpaceContent plugin <= 0.4.5 - CSRF to Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in KokoenDE WP SpaceContent wp-spacecontent allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP SpaceContent: from n/a through <= 0.4.5.

HighCVSS 7.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2025-23446 affects the WordPress WP SpaceContent plugin up to version 0.4.5. A malicious site could abuse CSRF to cause stored cross-site scripting if a targeted user interacts with it. Business risk is highest for WordPress sites using this plugin, especially where administrators handle content or settings in active sessions.

Executive priority

Treat as high priority for any public or business-critical WordPress site using WP SpaceContent. Prioritize inventory and removal or vendor-guided remediation because stored XSS can affect visitors and administrators, but current sources do not confirm active exploitation.

Technical view

The vulnerability is a CSRF issue in KokoenDE WP SpaceContent wp-spacecontent that can lead to stored XSS. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1 high: network reachable, low complexity, no attacker privileges, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to WordPress installations with WP SpaceContent installed at version 0.4.5 or earlier. The bundle does not identify affected CPEs or hosting platforms beyond the plugin package name wp-spacecontent.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Attack success requires user interaction, consistent with CSRF and the CVSS UI:R rating. Stored XSS can persist in site content or plugin-managed data after the triggering action.

Researcher notes

Evidence supports CSRF leading to stored XSS in WP SpaceContent through 0.4.5. Do not assume a patch version from the provided sources. Validation should focus on version presence, plugin-managed stored data, and whether official vendor or Patchstack remediation becomes available.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory WordPress sites for the WP SpaceContent plugin and installed version.
  • Disable or remove WP SpaceContent where it is unnecessary or outdated.
  • Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for any fixed version or official mitigation.
  • Limit administrative browsing while logged in until exposure is resolved.
  • Review WordPress administrator accounts for suspicious changes after suspected exposure.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether wp-spacecontent is installed on each WordPress instance.
  • Record the plugin version and flag 0.4.5 or earlier.
  • Review plugin-managed content and settings for unexpected script-like changes.
  • Check security tooling for alerts tied to stored XSS or WordPress content modification.
  • Document whether a vendor-approved fix or removal action was applied.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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cwe · medium confidence lookup

CWE-352: User-session and phishing behavior lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.1 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
3Timeline events
1ADP providers
2Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.1CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7Patchstack

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.1High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2025-23446Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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ADP provider summaries

CISA-ADPCISA ADP Vulnrichment
other:ssvc

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
KokoenDEWP SpaceContentwp-spacecontent, 0unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-352

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