CVE-2025-23500 HIGH

CVE-2025-23500: WordPress Simple Custom post type custom field plugin <= 1.0.3 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Faaiq
Product Simple Custom post type custom field
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 faaiq Simple Custom post type custom field simple-content-construction-kit allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Simple Custom post type custom field: from n/a through <= 1.0.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Simple Custom Post Type Custom Field plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.0.3. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors, potentially stealing session tokens or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and affects the entire site scope.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, stealing cookies or performing actions as those users.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' browsers can be compromised; attackers may steal admin sessions or modify site content via victim accounts.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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