CVE-2025-23553 HIGH

CVE-2025-23553: WordPress Userbase Access Control plugin <= 1.0 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor David Cramer
Product Userbase Access Control
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 3, 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 David Cramer Userbase Access Control userbase-access-control allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Userbase Access Control: from n/a through <= 1.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Userbase Access Control versions 1.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability requires user interaction—victims must visit a crafted link or page. The impact extends beyond the vulnerable component, potentially affecting site functionality and user data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they visit a crafted page.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users' sessions and data could be compromised if they visit attacker-controlled pages; site reputation and trust may be damaged.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. Victim must click a link or visit a page controlled or influenced by the attacker.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 3, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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