CVE-2025-68873CWE-79cross-site-scripting

CVE-2025-68873

High · published January 8, 2026

CVSS v3.1
7.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
7.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A crafty Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability lurks in PRIMER by chloédigital that could let attackers inject malicious scripts into web pages! Think of it like a restaurant where the staff serves a dish without double-checking the ingredients — if a rogue chef sneaks in a surprise element, diners could be in for a nasty surprise! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary scripts in a user's browser, potentially stealing sensitive information or hijacking user sessions. Without proper safeguards, the entire user experience could be compromised, leading to data breaches or unwanted actions being taken in the user's name.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the staff serves a dish without double-checking the ingredients — if a rogue chef sneaks in a surprise element, diners could be in for a nasty surprise! This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing for reflected XSS attacks where malicious scripts are executed on a victim's browser when they interact with a crafted link.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary scripts in a user's browser, potentially stealing sensitive information or hijacking user sessions. Without proper safeguards, the entire user experience could be compromised, leading to data breaches or unwanted actions being taken in the user's name. To safeguard against this vulnerability, upgrade PRIMER by chloédigital to the latest version (1.0.26 or higher) as soon as possible. Additionally, implement Content Security Policies and validate all user inputs to prevent script injection. You've got this! With these steps, you'll close the door on attackers and secure your users' experience. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00178 · 7.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-79 · Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Published
2026-01-08T15:15Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 JAN 09:17Z
    WordPress PRIMER by chloédigital plugin <= 1.0.25 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
    cvelistv5