Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-23829 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Woo Update Variations In Cart plugin through version 0.0.9. A lower-privileged user may be able to store malicious script content that runs when another user views affected pages. It is not listed as actively exploited in KEV.
Executive priority
Prioritize identification and remediation on WordPress sites that allow multiple user roles or untrusted contributors. This is moderate business risk because stored XSS can affect user sessions and site trust, but available sources do not show active exploitation or critical impact.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 improper input neutralization during web page generation in codingkart Woo Update Variations In Cart. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Public sources do not include vulnerable parameters or patch details.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running the Woo Update Variations In Cart plugin at version 0.0.9 or earlier. The source bundle does not identify other affected products, CPEs, or hosting-specific conditions.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates exploitation needs low privileges and victim interaction. The source bundle does not provide exploit details, proof-of-concept status, or evidence of active exploitation. KEV status is false, so treat this as a credible but not confirmed exploited-in-the-wild issue.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack entry. The source bundle confirms stored XSS, affected range through 0.0.9, CVSS 6.5, CWE-79, and no KEV listing. It does not include a patch commit, affected parameter, exploit chain, or detailed reproduction conditions.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the woo-update-variations-in-cart plugin and installed version.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official mitigation.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Restrict low-privileged access to affected plugin workflows where feasible.
- Monitor affected sites for unexpected stored script content.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Woo Update Variations In Cart is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify whether installed versions are 0.0.9 or earlier.
- Review user roles with access to plugin-related cart variation features.
- Check security monitoring for suspicious stored XSS indicators.
- Re-test after applying vendor guidance or removing the plugin.
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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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.33.7PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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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.