CVE-2025-58703 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-58703: WordPress Skyword API Plugin Plugin <= 2.5.3 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Vendor Skyword
Product Skyword API Plugin
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published September 22, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

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 skyword Skyword API Plugin skyword-plugin allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Skyword API Plugin: from n/a through <= 2.5.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Skyword API Plugin versions 2.5.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect multiple users across the site. Update to a version newer than 2.5.3.

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

Authenticated users can be compromised; attackers may steal session tokens, modify content, or redirect users to malicious sites.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account and trick a user into visiting a crafted link or page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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