What is the severity of CVE-2025-23493?

CVE-2025-23493 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for reflected cross-site scripting (XSS).

How do I fix CVE-2025-23493?

To fix CVE-2025-23493, upgrade Google Transliteration to version 1.7.3 or later to mitigate the reflected XSS vulnerability.

What software is affected by CVE-2025-23493?

CVE-2025-23493 affects Google Transliteration and WordPress Google Transliteration plugins up to version 1.7.2.

What can attackers do with CVE-2025-23493?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2025-23493 to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the user's browser, potentially stealing sensitive information.

Is CVE-2025-23493 easy to exploit?

Yes, CVE-2025-23493 is relatively easy to exploit, as it relies on sending a maliciously crafted URL to a vulnerable instance.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-23493

high

7.1

CWE

3/3/2025

CVE-2025-23493: WordPress Google Transliteration plugin <= 1.7.2 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

First published: Mon Mar 03 2025(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in NotFound Google Transliteration allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects Google Transliteration: from n/a through 1.7.2.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Transliteration	<=1.7.2
WordPress Google Transliteration	<=1.7.2

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/google-transliteration/vulnerability/wordpress-google-transliteration-plugin-1-7-2-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-23493?
CVE-2025-23493 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for reflected cross-site scripting (XSS).
How do I fix CVE-2025-23493?
To fix CVE-2025-23493, upgrade Google Transliteration to version 1.7.3 or later to mitigate the reflected XSS vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2025-23493?
CVE-2025-23493 affects Google Transliteration and WordPress Google Transliteration plugins up to version 1.7.2.
What can attackers do with CVE-2025-23493?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2025-23493 to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the user's browser, potentially stealing sensitive information.
Is CVE-2025-23493 easy to exploit?
Yes, CVE-2025-23493 is relatively easy to exploit, as it relies on sending a maliciously crafted URL to a vulnerable instance.

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