CVE-2025-32521 HIGH

CVE-2025-32521: WordPress Cool Flipbox plugin <= 1.8.3 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Coolhappy
Product Cool Flipbox – Shortcode & Gutenberg Block
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published April 17, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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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 CoolHappy Cool Flipbox – Shortcode & Gutenberg Block flip-boxes allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Cool Flipbox – Shortcode & Gutenberg Block: from n/a through <= 1.8.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Cool Flipbox contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.8.3. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in visitors' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other users on the site. Update to a version newer than 1.8.3 to resolve this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

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

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' sessions, credentials, or personal data could be compromised when viewing affected pages.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Visitor must view a page containing the vulnerable shortcode or block with injected malicious content.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 17, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated