CVE-2025-23449 HIGH

CVE-2025-23449: WordPress Simple shortcode buttons plugin <= 1.3.2 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Davidpuc
Product Simple shortcode buttons
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published January 22, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in davidpuc Simple shortcode buttons simple-shortcode-buttons allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Simple shortcode buttons: from n/a through <= 1.3.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Simple Shortcode Buttons versions 1.3.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts into shortcode parameters that execute in the browsers of site visitors. The vulnerability requires user interaction—a victim must visit a page containing the malicious shortcode. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers when they view pages with the affected shortcode.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' sessions and credentials can be compromised; malware or phishing content can be injected into your site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. A victim must visit a page containing the attacker's malicious shortcode.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 22, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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