Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Easy Gallery plugin by odihost, affecting versions through 1.4. An attacker would need a user to interact with a crafted request or page. Successful exploitation could run script in the user’s browser and affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a limited level.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress plugin exposure if Easy Gallery is present. The issue is not confirmed as actively exploited in the provided evidence, but it is remotely reachable and can affect trusted user sessions after interaction.
Technical view
CVE-2025-23487 is CWE-79 reflected XSS in simple-gallery-odihost Easy Gallery <= 1.4. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L, score 7.1. The source bundle does not provide payload details, fixed-version details, or confirmed exploit activity.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites that have the odihost Easy Gallery plugin, package simple-gallery-odihost, installed at version 1.4 or earlier. Sites without this plugin are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle. No supplied source confirms active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates remote attackability without authentication, but exploitation requires user interaction, which usually means phishing or link-following risk.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE metadata and Patchstack vulnerability entry reference. The bundle does not identify a fixed version, exploit availability, or detailed vulnerable parameters. Validate exposure by plugin presence and version, then follow vendor or Patchstack remediation guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Easy Gallery simple-gallery-odihost versions through 1.4.
- Check vendor, WordPress plugin, or Patchstack guidance for a maintained fixed release.
- If no fixed release is available, disable or replace the plugin.
- Prioritize administrative and content-editor accounts for browser hardening and phishing controls.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether simple-gallery-odihost is installed and active on each WordPress site.
- Record installed plugin version and compare it to the affected range through 1.4.
- Review public routes using the gallery plugin for exposure to unauthenticated visitors.
- Check web logs for suspicious requests targeting Easy Gallery parameters, without replaying payloads.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- 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
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.