CVE-2025-68846
Reflected XSS in Asynchronous Javascript ≤ 1.3.5 Allows Code Injection
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 |
|---|---|---|
| paris_holley | asynchronous_javascript | From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.3.5 (inc) |
| paris_holley | asynchronous_javascript | to 1.3.5 (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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-68846 is a medium priority Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the WordPress Asynchronous Javascript Plugin versions up to and including 1.3.5.
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts—such as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads—into websites using the plugin.
These malicious scripts execute when site visitors access the compromised pages.
Exploitation requires user interaction by a privileged user, such as clicking a malicious link, visiting a crafted page, or submitting a form.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'The vulnerability can lead to the execution of malicious scripts on your website, which can result in unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted advertisements, or other harmful HTML payloads.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "This can compromise the security and integrity of your website, potentially harming your users and damaging your site's reputation."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Since exploitation requires user interaction, attackers may trick privileged users into triggering the malicious scripts.'}] [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'CVE-2025-68846 is a reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the WordPress Asynchronous Javascript Plugin up to version 1.3.5. Detection typically involves monitoring for unusual script injections or suspicious URL parameters that could trigger the XSS payload.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'While no specific detection commands are provided, common approaches include inspecting HTTP requests and responses for suspicious script tags or payloads, and using web vulnerability scanners that can test for reflected XSS vulnerabilities.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Use tools like curl or wget to fetch pages with suspicious parameters and inspect the response for injected scripts.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "Example command: curl -i 'http://yourwebsite.com/page?param=<script>alert(1)</script>' and check if the script is reflected in the response."}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Use web vulnerability scanners such as OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite to automate detection of reflected XSS.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for CVE-2025-68846, immediate mitigation involves applying the Patchstack mitigation rule designed to block attacks exploiting this vulnerability.
Additionally, users should avoid clicking on suspicious links or visiting untrusted pages that might exploit the vulnerability.
Monitoring and restricting user input and implementing web application firewalls (WAF) rules to block malicious payloads can also help reduce risk until a patch is released.