Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This vulnerability affects the WordPress e-Boekhouden.nl connector plugin up to version 1.9.3. A crafted link or request could cause malicious script to run in a user’s browser if they interact with it. The main business risk is compromised sessions, unauthorized actions, or data exposure on affected WordPress sites.
Executive priority
Treat this as high priority where the plugin is installed, especially on sites with administrator traffic or sensitive workflows. It is not currently supported by the supplied evidence as actively exploited, but user-assisted XSS can still create meaningful account and data risk.
Technical view
CVE-2025-53225 is a reflected XSS issue in eboekhouden e-Boekhouden.nl e-boekhoudennl-connector through 1.9.3. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.1: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations running the e-Boekhouden.nl e-boekhoudennl-connector plugin at version 1.9.3 or earlier. The provided sources do not identify other affected products or platforms.
Exploitation context
The sources support reflected XSS with required user interaction and no authentication requirement. CISA KEV status is false in the supplied bundle, and no cited source here confirms active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sufficient for vulnerability type, affected version range, CVSS vector, and KEV status. The provided bundle does not include a proof of concept, vulnerable parameter, exploit telemetry, or confirmed fixed version, so validation should avoid assumptions beyond plugin presence and version.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for e-boekhoudennl-connector version 1.9.3 or earlier.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for an official fixed version or mitigation.
- Apply only vendor-supported updates when available.
- If business allows, disable the plugin pending vendor guidance.
- Increase monitoring for suspicious requests to affected WordPress plugin surfaces.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed plugin name and version on each WordPress instance.
- Verify whether any instance runs e-boekhoudennl-connector version 1.9.3 or earlier.
- Review WAF, web, and application logs for suspicious XSS-like requests.
- Confirm remediation by documenting updated, disabled, or vendor-cleared plugin status.
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 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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