CVE-2025-23435

Name: CVE-2025-23435
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-16T20:15:34.77+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-23435 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in marcucci Password Protect Plugin for WordPress password-protect-plugin-for-wordpress allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Password Protect Plugin for WordPress: from n/a through <= 0.8.1.0.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in marcucci Password Protect Plugin for WordPress password-protect-plugin-for-wordpress allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Password Protect Plugin for WordPress: from n/a through <= 0.8.1.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

EPSS Probability

0.19%

9.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/password-protect-plugin-for-wordpress/vulnerability/wordpress-password-protect-plugin-for-wordpress-plugin-0-8-1-0-csrf-to-stored-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Timeline

Published: Jan 16, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-23435?

How severe is CVE-2025-23435?

CVE-2025-23435 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-23435?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST