CVE-2025-23802 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-23802: WordPress WP-Revive Adserver Plugin <= 2.2.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Stevesoehl
Product WP-Revive Adserver
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 SteveSoehl WP-Revive Adserver wp-revive-adserver allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP-Revive Adserver: from n/a through <= 2.2.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP-Revive Adserver versions 2.2.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level site access can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by another user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. The vulnerability affects the entire site scope due to its cross-site nature.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in other users' browsers to steal session tokens, modify page content, or redirect users.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can be tricked into executing attacker-controlled scripts, potentially compromising admin accounts or exposing sensitive data.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a low-privilege account on the site; victim must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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