Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-23882 affects the WordPress WP Download Codes plugin up to version 2.5.4. A malicious link could cause script to run in a visitor’s browser if they click it. The source bundle rates it high, but exploitation requires user interaction and no active exploitation is cited.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress plugin hygiene item, especially for public sites with privileged users. It is not currently evidenced as actively exploited in the supplied bundle, but XSS can support account compromise and brand abuse.
Technical view
The issue is reflected cross-site scripting from improper input neutralization during page generation in wp-download-codes. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges, user interaction required, scope changed, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running WP Download Codes version 2.5.4 or earlier. The bundle does not identify affected endpoints, CPEs, install counts, or a confirmed fixed version.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not marked KEV, and the provided sources do not claim active exploitation. Reflected XSS generally depends on convincing a user to open a crafted URL, so phishing or targeted social engineering is the likely context.
Researcher notes
The source data names WP Download Codes through 2.5.4 as affected and classifies the flaw as CWE-79. The affected-version metadata appears sparse, so rely on the CVE description and Patchstack entry, and monitor for vendor clarification.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the WP Download Codes plugin.
- Confirm whether any installed version is 2.5.4 or earlier.
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for a supported fixed version.
- Update the plugin if a vendor-supported fix is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where no supported fix is available.
Validation and detection
- Verify plugin presence and version on each WordPress instance.
- Record all sites running WP Download Codes 2.5.4 or earlier.
- Check CVE and Patchstack records for updated remediation details.
- Review security telemetry for alerts referencing CVE-2025-23882.
- Confirm mitigated sites no longer run an affected plugin version.
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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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.