CVE-2025-23542 HIGH

CVE-2025-23542: WordPress RDP Linkedin Login plugin <= 1.7.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Robert D Payne
Product RDP Linkedin Login
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 26, 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 Robert D Payne RDP Linkedin Login rdp-linkedin-login allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects RDP Linkedin Login: from n/a through <= 1.7.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

RDP Linkedin Login versions 1.7.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal credentials or perform unauthorized actions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users visiting crafted malicious links could have their sessions compromised or credentials stolen through the vulnerable plugin.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must trick a user into visiting a malicious link or page (user interaction required). No authentication needed.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 26, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated