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CVE-2025-23678: WordPress LocalGrid plugin <= 1.0.1 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Md Imranur Rahman LocalGrid localgrid allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects LocalGrid: from n/a through <= 1.0.1.

HighCVSS 7.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2025-23678 is a reflected XSS issue in the WordPress LocalGrid plugin through version 1.0.1. An attacker could trick a user into opening a crafted page or link, causing script to run in that user’s browser. The supplied sources do not identify a fixed version.

Executive priority

Treat this as a high-priority website hygiene issue, especially for public WordPress assets. It is not listed as known exploited in the supplied sources, but reflected XSS can support credential theft, session abuse, and reputational damage if administrators or users are targeted.

Technical view

The issue is CWE-79 improper neutralization of input during web page generation. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1 high: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope with limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Md Imranur Rahman LocalGrid plugin version 1.0.1 or earlier. Internet-facing sites have higher business risk because attackers can reach users directly, but exploitation still requires user interaction.

Exploitation context

The bundle marks KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. The scenario is social-engineering driven reflected XSS, where a victim must interact with attacker-controlled content for browser-side impact.

Researcher notes

Evidence is concise: CVE and Patchstack identify reflected XSS in LocalGrid through 1.0.1 with CVSS 7.1. The bundle does not provide vulnerable parameters, proof-of-concept details, exploit activity, or a named patched version, so validation should remain non-invasive and source-driven.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory WordPress sites for the LocalGrid plugin and installed version.
  • Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
  • Disable or remove LocalGrid where it is not business-critical.
  • Prioritize remediation for public sites and administrator-facing workflows.
  • Use web application controls as temporary defense where available.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether LocalGrid is installed on each WordPress property.
  • Record plugin version and compare it with the affected range through 1.0.1.
  • Review official vulnerability sources for patch status before closing remediation.
  • Check web and security logs for suspicious XSS probing indicators.
  • Validate mitigation in a staging environment before production changes.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
3

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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CWE-79: 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: total

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-2025-23678Attack 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

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other:ssvc

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Md Imranur RahmanLocalGridlocalgrid, 0unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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