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CVE-2025-23858: WordPress Custom Users Order Plugin <= 4.2 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Hiren Patel Custom Users Order custom-users-order allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Custom Users Order: from n/a through <= 4.2.

HighCVSS 7.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2025-23858 is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Custom Users Order plugin through version 4.2. An attacker could trick a user into opening a crafted link, causing script execution in that user’s browser. Business risk depends on where the plugin is installed and which users can be targeted.

Executive priority

Treat as a high-priority WordPress plugin issue for affected sites, especially where administrators may be targeted by phishing. Validate exposure first; the provided sources do not prove active exploitation or identify a specific fixed version.

Technical view

The CVE describes CWE-79 improper input neutralization during web page generation in Hiren Patel Custom Users Order. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1: network exploitable, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Custom Users Order version 4.2 or earlier. The provided data does not confirm whether the vulnerable functionality is public-facing, admin-only, or broadly reachable.

Exploitation context

No CISA KEV listing is provided, and the source bundle does not show active exploitation. Exploitation requires user interaction, typically convincing a target to open a maliciously crafted request that triggers reflected script execution.

Researcher notes

The record is based on CVE and Patchstack metadata. Key missing details include vulnerable parameter, affected endpoint, fixed version, and exploit observations. Avoid assuming exploitability beyond the CVSS vector and reflected XSS classification.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory WordPress sites for the Custom Users Order plugin.
  • Identify installed plugin versions and flag version 4.2 or earlier.
  • Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for fixed versions or official mitigations.
  • If no fix is available, consider disabling or removing the plugin where business impact allows.
  • Prioritize sites with privileged WordPress users or externally reachable login/admin workflows.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether Custom Users Order is installed on each WordPress instance.
  • Verify plugin version against the affected range: through 4.2.
  • Review vendor or Patchstack advisories for remediation status before closing.
  • Monitor web and WordPress logs for suspicious requests targeting plugin pages or parameters.
  • Document compensating controls if the plugin cannot be updated or removed.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
3

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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cwe · medium confidence lookup

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: partial

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-2025-23858Attack 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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  2. CVE publishedCVE Program

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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
Hiren PatelCustom Users Ordercustom-users-order, 0unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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