CVE-2025-68846 HIGH

CVE-2025-68846: WordPress Asynchronous Javascript plugin <= 1.3.5 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Paris Holley
Product Asynchronous Javascript
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published February 20, 2026
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 Paris Holley Asynchronous Javascript asynchronous-javascript allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Asynchronous Javascript: from n/a through <= 1.3.5.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Asynchronous Javascript versions 1.3.5 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction—such as clicking a malicious link—and can affect other users or the site itself. Attackers need only network access and no authentication.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute in users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or modifying page content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users visiting affected pages could have their sessions compromised or see altered content; site reputation and user trust at risk.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must trick a user into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page (user interaction required).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

February 20, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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