CVE-2025-53228
Reflected XSS in bbpress Simple Advert Units
Publication date: 2026-02-20
Last updated on: 2026-02-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| jezza101 | bbpress_simple_advert_units | to 0.41 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) issue found in the bbpress Simple Advert Units plugin. Specifically, it is a Reflected XSS vulnerability caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This means that malicious input can be injected and reflected back in web pages without proper sanitization, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's browser.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this Reflected XSS vulnerability includes the potential for attackers to execute malicious scripts in users' browsers. This can lead to theft of session cookies, defacement of web content, redirection to malicious sites, or other malicious actions performed on behalf of the user without their consent.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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