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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-23889 is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress FooGallery Captions plugin through version 1.0.2. An attacker may trick a user into opening a crafted link that causes script to run in the user’s browser. This can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a limited level.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress plugin review item if the plugin is installed. It is not automatically a server takeover, but XSS can support phishing, session abuse, or content manipulation. Prioritize internet-facing sites and administrative users.
Technical view
The vulnerability is CWE-79 improper neutralization of input during web page generation in tormorten FooGallery Captions, package foogallery-captions. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1: AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. The issue is reflected XSS and requires user interaction but no authentication.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites that installed FooGallery Captions version 1.0.2 or earlier. The supplied data does not provide CPEs or evidence that other FooGallery products are affected.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided data, and no cited source states active exploitation. Exploitation requires a victim to interact with attacker-controlled content, such as a malicious link, and succeeds through browser-side script execution.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE data and Patchstack reference. The supplied record states affected through 1.0.2 but does not name a fixed version or specific vulnerable parameter. Avoid assuming exploit availability, patch status, or impact beyond the CVSS and XSS classification.
Mitigation direction
- Identify WordPress sites using the FooGallery Captions plugin.
- If installed at version 1.0.2 or earlier, check vendor and Patchstack guidance.
- Disable or remove the plugin if it is not business-critical.
- Apply any vendor-provided fixed version when confirmed by authoritative guidance.
- Use standard WordPress hardening and least-privilege admin practices.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress plugins for package name foogallery-captions.
- Confirm installed plugin version is above affected range, if a fixed version exists.
- Review Patchstack and CVE records for updated remediation details.
- Check whether the plugin is active on public-facing WordPress sites.
- Review web and security logs for unusual requests targeting plugin-related pages.
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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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.