Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE is a reflected cross-site scripting flaw in the WordPress WP Modal Popup with Cookie Integration plugin through version 2.4. It could let an attacker make a victim's browser run unintended script in the site context, but the reported CVSS requires high privileges and user interaction.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress hygiene issue. It is not reported as actively exploited, but affected public websites should be inventoried and remediated because XSS can damage user trust and site integrity.
Technical view
CVE-2025-54683 is CWE-79 improper input neutralization during page generation in Astoundify's wp-modal-popup-with-cookie-integration plugin. The source describes reflected XSS affecting versions up to and including 2.4, with CVSS 3.1 score 5.9 and vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with WP Modal Popup with Cookie Integration installed at version 2.4 or earlier. The bundle does not identify vulnerable endpoints, installation prevalence, or a fixed version.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Based on the CVSS vector, exploitation requires network access, low attack complexity, high privileges, and user interaction, with limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Researcher notes
The available evidence is sparse. The description says versions through 2.4 are affected, while the structured affected entry appears incomplete. No exploit details, vulnerable parameter, or fixed version is included in the provided bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for wp-modal-popup-with-cookie-integration plugin usage.
- Upgrade if vendor or WordPress plugin guidance identifies a fixed release.
- Disable or remove the plugin where no fixed version is available.
- Restrict administrative access and enforce least privilege on WordPress accounts.
- Monitor Patchstack and CVE records for updated remediation details.
Validation and detection
- Check each WordPress site for the plugin package name and installed version.
- Flag installed versions reported as 2.4 or earlier.
- Confirm whether vendor guidance names a patched replacement version.
- Review web and admin logs for unusual reflected XSS probing patterns.
- Document compensating controls if the plugin cannot be removed promptly.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L1.73.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.9MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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.