CVE-2025-32177 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-32177: WordPress Embed Chessboard plugin <= 3.08.00 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Pgn4Web
Product Embed Chessboard
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published April 4, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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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 pgn4web Embed Chessboard embed-chessboard allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Embed Chessboard: from n/a through <= 3.08.00.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Embed Chessboard versions 3.08.00 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker with low-level user access can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of site data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users' sessions and data can be compromised; attackers can deface content or steal credentials from site visitors.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs low-level user account access; victim must view a page containing the injected script.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 4, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated