CVE-2025-23853 HIGH

CVE-2025-23853: WordPress NoFollow Free plugin <= 1.6.3 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Michelem
Product NoFollow Free
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published February 14, 2025
Last update May 11, 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 michelem NoFollow Free nofollow-free allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects NoFollow Free: from n/a through <= 1.6.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

NoFollow Free versions up to 1.6.3 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability affects the site's scope, meaning the attack can impact other users and site functionality.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers via a crafted link.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' sessions and credentials can be compromised; site content can be altered or defaced for affected users.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

A site visitor must click an attacker-controlled link while logged into or viewing the affected site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

February 14, 2025 CVE published
May 11, 2026 Record updated

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