Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A stored XSS flaw in KHAN-IT Image Switcher for WordPress could let a logged-in attacker plant script content that runs when another user views affected pages. Impact can include session or page manipulation inside the browser. It is rated medium, requires privileges and user interaction, and no active exploitation evidence is provided.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate WordPress plugin risk. Prioritize public or business-critical sites using the plugin, especially where multiple contributors can access WordPress. This is not KEV-listed, but stored XSS can still create account and content integrity risk.
Technical view
CVE-2025-23939 is CWE-79 improper input neutralization during page generation in image-switcher through version 1.1. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges, required user interaction, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running KHAN-IT Image Switcher image-switcher version 1.1 or earlier. The source bundle does not identify affected configurations beyond the plugin and version range.
Exploitation context
The sources classify this as stored XSS, not a direct unauthenticated takeover. The CVSS vector indicates an attacker needs low privileges and a victim interaction. KEV is false, and the provided sources do not show active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is concise: affected product, version range, CWE, CVSS vector, and Patchstack reference are available. The bundle does not provide payload details, patched version, affected parameters, or proof of exploitation, so validation should focus on asset presence and vendor guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Image Switcher plugin and installed version.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for fixed versions or official remediation.
- If no safe update is available, disable or remove the plugin where feasible.
- Limit plugin administration to trusted users until remediation is confirmed.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether image-switcher is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record plugin versions and flag any installation at 1.1 or earlier.
- Review Patchstack and CVE records for updated remediation status.
- Check logs for suspicious low-privilege content changes involving 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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- 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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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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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
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/image-switcher/vulnerability/wordpress-image-switcher-plugin-1-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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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.