Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-23768 is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress InFunding plugin through version 1.0. An attacker would need a user to interact with a crafted request. Successful exploitation could run attacker-controlled script in the user’s browser, potentially affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a limited level.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for WordPress estates using InFunding, especially public sites. There is no sourced evidence of active exploitation, but the no-privilege network vector and potential admin-browser impact justify prompt inventory and vendor-guidance review.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 improper neutralization of input during web page generation in inwavethemes InFunding package infunding. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.1, with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and required user interaction. Scope is changed, with low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations using the InFunding plugin at versions through 1.0. The source bundle does not identify other affected products, CPEs, or whether the plugin is widely deployed.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cite active exploitation. Risk depends on whether attackers can convince site users, especially administrators, to open a crafted link or request.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The CVE and Patchstack entry identify reflected XSS, affected plugin, version range through 1.0, CWE-79, and CVSS 7.1. The source bundle does not provide vulnerable parameters, exploit details, patch version, or confirmed exploitation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the InFunding plugin and installed version.
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- If no guidance exists, evaluate disabling or removing InFunding from exposed sites.
- Prioritize remediation on sites with administrator access from regular browsers.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any WordPress site runs InFunding version 1.0 or earlier.
- Review plugin exposure on public-facing and business-critical WordPress sites.
- Check whether Patchstack or vendor records now list a patched version.
- Verify compensating controls without performing offensive browser payload testing.
Public sources used
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- 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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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/infunding/vulnerability/wordpress-infunding-plugin-1-0-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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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.