CVE-2025-23588 HIGH

CVE-2025-23588: WordPress WOW Best CSS Compiler plugin <= 2.0.2 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Baonguyenyam
Product WOW Best CSS Compiler
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published February 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 baonguyenyam WOW Best CSS Compiler best-css-compiler allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WOW Best CSS Compiler: from n/a through <= 2.0.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WOW Best CSS Compiler versions 2.0.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect other users viewing the compromised page. An attacker needs no authentication to exploit this flaw.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in users' browsers and steals session data or performs actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users visiting affected pages may have their sessions hijacked or be redirected to phishing sites; site reputation at risk.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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