Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-23576 is a reflected XSS issue in the cfuze WP Intro.JS WordPress plugin, package wp-intro-js-tours, affecting versions through 1.1. A malicious link or interaction could cause script execution in a visitor’s browser. User interaction is required, but successful abuse can support account misuse, data exposure, or phishing within the affected site context.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress plugin issue where the plugin is installed. Prioritize internet-facing and authenticated-user-heavy sites first. If the plugin is absent, no action is needed beyond recording the assessment.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper neutralization of input during web page generation, mapped to CWE-79. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1: network exploitable, low complexity, no privileges, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The provided sources do not identify a vulnerable parameter, patch version, or vendor workaround.
Likely exposure
Likely exposure is WordPress sites running WP Intro.JS/wp-intro-js-tours version 1.1 or earlier. The bundle’s affected metadata also contains inconsistent version/default-status fields, so validate the installed plugin slug and version against vendor or Patchstack records.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Risk remains meaningful because reflected XSS is remotely triggerable and commonly abused through social engineering, but this record requires user interaction and provides no public exploit detail in the supplied evidence.
Researcher notes
Evidence is thin beyond the CVE and Patchstack entry. Do not assume active exploitation, a fixed release, or a specific vulnerable endpoint from this bundle. The affected metadata appears inconsistent, so confirmation should focus on plugin identity, installed version, and vendor advisory updates.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the wp-intro-js-tours plugin.
- Disable the plugin where business impact is acceptable.
- Check vendor, WordPress, or Patchstack guidance for an updated fixed version.
- Apply a vendor-supported update if one is available.
- Review security controls that reduce script execution risk.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether WP Intro.JS/wp-intro-js-tours is installed.
- Record the installed plugin version on each WordPress site.
- Compare findings against the CVE scope: versions through 1.1.
- Check whether public pages use plugin tour functionality.
- Verify no unsupported plugin copy remains enabled.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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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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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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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
Vulnerability timeline
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CWE details
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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.