CVE-2025-23459 HIGH

CVE-2025-23459: WordPress NS Simple Intro Loader plugin <= 2.2.3 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Nsthemes
Product NS Simple Intro Loader
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 26, 2025
Last update May 11, 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 NsThemes NS Simple Intro Loader ns-simple-intro-loader allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects NS Simple Intro Loader: from n/a through <= 2.2.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

NS Simple Intro Loader versions 2.2.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in a visitor's browser when they view a page containing the vulnerable component. The attack requires user interaction—the victim must visit a crafted link or page. The vulnerability can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal data, deface content, or redirect users.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' sessions, credentials, or personal data could be compromised; site content could be altered or defaced.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. Victim must visit a page or click a link containing the malicious payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 26, 2025 CVE published
May 11, 2026 Record updated