CVE-2025-23641 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-23641: WordPress Powie's pLinks PagePeeker plugin <= 1.0.2 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Powiet
Product Powie's pLinks PagePeeker
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published January 16, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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 PowieT Powie's pLinks PagePeeker plinks allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Powie's pLinks PagePeeker: from n/a through <= 1.0.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Powie's pLinks PagePeeker versions 1.0.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data, modify page content, or disrupt site functionality.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users' sessions and data are at risk; attackers can impersonate users or deface content visible to site visitors.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account and trick a user into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 16, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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