Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-53205 is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Radio Player Shoutcast & Icecast plugin through version 4.4.7. A successful attack requires a user to interact with a malicious request or link, but could expose browser-session data or let attacker-controlled script run in the affected site context.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority web exposure item for sites using the plugin. It is not currently evidenced as exploited, but XSS in public WordPress plugins can create reputational and account-risk impact if left unresolved.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 improper input neutralization during web page generation in LambertGroup lbg-audio4-html5-shoutcast. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope. The provided sources do not identify the vulnerable parameter, patch version, or proof-of-concept details.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Radio Player Shoutcast & Icecast at version 4.4.7 or earlier. The bundle does not provide install prevalence or affected deployment configurations.
Exploitation context
No active exploitation is supported by the provided sources, and the CVE is not marked as KEV. The scoring indicates remote exploitation is plausible but requires user interaction, consistent with reflected XSS.
Researcher notes
Evidence is incomplete: the public bundle names reflected XSS and severity, but not the vulnerable endpoint, parameter, patch version, or exploit artifacts. Avoid assuming compromise; focus on version discovery, vendor guidance, and monitoring for future indicators.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for lbg-audio4-html5-shoutcast installations through version 4.4.7.
- Check LambertGroup, WordPress plugin, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or workaround.
- Update only to a vendor-supported fixed version when identified.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or replacing the plugin after business impact review.
- Apply compensating controls that reduce malicious link exposure and untrusted script execution.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin name and version on each WordPress instance.
- Review Patchstack and CVE records for updated remediation details.
- Check web logs for suspicious requests targeting the plugin once indicators are available.
- Verify that any deployed replacement or update removes the vulnerable version from production.
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
- 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 vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability 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
Source materials
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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.