Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-23799 affects the WordPress .TUBE Video Curator plugin through version 1.1.9. It is a reflected cross-site scripting issue that could let an attacker trick a user into opening a malicious link, causing script execution in that user’s browser. Business risk is highest for public WordPress sites using this plugin.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress plugin issue for affected public sites. Prioritize inventory and remediation, especially where administrators manage content through the same browser used for email or external links.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 improper neutralization during web page generation in tubegtld .TUBE Video Curator, package tube-video-curator, versions up to and including 1.1.9. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1, with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the .TUBE Video Curator plugin installed at version 1.1.9 or earlier. Public-facing sites have higher practical risk because users or administrators may be targeted with crafted links.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not report active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the bundle. Exploitation requires user interaction, typically by convincing a victim to open a crafted URL or page that reflects attacker-controlled script.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack reference. The sources identify reflected XSS and affected versions but do not provide exploit details, observed exploitation, or a named patched version in the supplied bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Identify WordPress sites using the .TUBE Video Curator plugin.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official mitigation.
- Update the plugin if a patched release is available from trusted sources.
- Disable or remove the plugin if no fix exists and business need is low.
- Limit administrator browsing sessions and avoid opening untrusted links while logged in.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether tube-video-curator is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record installed plugin versions and flag versions 1.1.9 or earlier.
- Review vendor, WordPress plugin, and Patchstack pages for remediation status.
- Check web logs for suspicious requests targeting plugin pages or parameters.
- Verify the plugin is updated, disabled, or removed after remediation.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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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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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.