CVE-2025-53234 HIGH

CVE-2025-53234: WordPress UDesign Core plugin <= 4.14.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Andondesign
Product UDesign Core
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published October 22, 2025
Last update April 28, 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 AndonDesign UDesign Core u-design-core allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects UDesign Core: from n/a through <= 4.14.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

UDesign Core versions up to 4.14.0 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability requires user interaction to exploit.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal session data, credentials, or deface the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Site visitors could have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen if they interact with malicious content.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

A site user must visit an attacker-controlled link or page that triggers the vulnerability.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 22, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated