CVE-2025-23883 HIGH

CVE-2025-23883: WordPress Stray Random Quotes Plugin <= 1.9.9 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Unalignedcoder
Product Stray Random Quotes
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 3, 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 unalignedcoder Stray Random Quotes stray-quotes allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Stray Random Quotes: from n/a through <= 1.9.9.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Stray Random Quotes versions 1.9.9 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in visitors' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect other users on the site. Update to a version newer than 1.9.9 to resolve this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers and steal session data or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' browsers can be compromised; attackers may steal credentials, deface content, or redirect users to phishing sites.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 3, 2025 CVE published
May 11, 2026 Record updated

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