CVE-2025-23489

WordPress WP-Announcements plugin <= 1.8 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Brian Messenlehner of WebDevStudios WP-Announcements allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects WP-Announcements: from n/a through 1.8.

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: Brian Messenlehner of WebDevStudios WP-Announcements
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-announcements/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-announcements-plugin-1-8-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-23489?
CVE-2025-23489 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-23489?
To fix CVE-2025-23489, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-23489 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-23489 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-23489?
CVE-2025-23489 affects Brian Messenlehner of WebDevStudios WP-Announcements.
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