Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-23758 is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Pootle button plugin. A malicious link could cause script to run in a user's browser if that user clicks it. The source bundle rates it high at CVSS 7.1, but does not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Handle this as a high-priority WordPress plugin exposure. It is not documented as actively exploited here, but the low attack complexity and no-auth requirement justify prompt inventory and remediation planning.
Technical view
The vulnerability is CWE-79 improper neutralization during web page generation in pootlepress Pootle button, package pootle-button, affecting versions through 1.2.0. CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network access, low complexity, no privileges, required user interaction, and changed scope with limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the pootlepress Pootle button plugin installed at version 1.2.0 or earlier. The provided data does not identify other affected products or platforms.
Exploitation context
The issue requires a user to interact with a crafted link or page. The source bundle marks KEV as false, and no cited source in the bundle confirms active exploitation. Treat exploit status as unconfirmed.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE metadata and Patchstack database reference in the bundle. The bundle does not name a fixed version, patch diff, vulnerable parameter, exploit proof, or observed exploitation. Avoid assuming more than reflected XSS in pootle-button through 1.2.0.
Mitigation direction
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Prioritize disabling or removing the plugin if no trusted fix is available.
- Limit administrator exposure to untrusted links until remediation is complete.
- Use trusted WordPress security controls only as compensating protection, not as proof of remediation.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for the pootle-button plugin.
- Record installed versions and flag any version at or below 1.2.0.
- Review whether exposed sites rely on the plugin for public workflows.
- Check security telemetry for suspicious plugin-related requests without performing exploit reproduction.
Public sources used
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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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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/pootle-button/vulnerability/wordpress-pootle-button-plugin-1-2-0-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
Products and packages named in the record
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.