What is the severity of CVE-2025-23509?

CVE-2025-23509 is a reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that can lead to security risks for users accessing compromised web pages.

How do I fix CVE-2025-23509?

To fix CVE-2025-23509, upgrade NotFound HyperComments to a version later than 0.9.6 that addresses this vulnerability.

Which versions of HyperComments are affected by CVE-2025-23509?

CVE-2025-23509 affects all versions of NotFound HyperComments up to and including 0.9.6.

Is CVE-2025-23509 specific to any platform?

CVE-2025-23509 specifically impacts NotFound HyperComments and WordPress HyperComments applications.

What kind of attacks can CVE-2025-23509 enable?

CVE-2025-23509 can enable attackers to perform reflected XSS attacks, potentially compromising user data and session information.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-23509

high

7.1

CWE

EPSS

0.043%

22/1/2025

CVE-2025-23509: WordPress HyperComments plugin <= 0.9.6 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

First published: Wed Jan 22 2025(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in NotFound HyperComments allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects HyperComments: from n/a through 0.9.6.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
NotFound HyperComments	<=0.9.6
WordPress HyperComments	<=0.9.6

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/comments-with-hypercommentscom/vulnerability/wordpress-hypercomments-plugin-0-9-6-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-23509?
CVE-2025-23509 is a reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that can lead to security risks for users accessing compromised web pages.
How do I fix CVE-2025-23509?
To fix CVE-2025-23509, upgrade NotFound HyperComments to a version later than 0.9.6 that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of HyperComments are affected by CVE-2025-23509?
CVE-2025-23509 affects all versions of NotFound HyperComments up to and including 0.9.6.
Is CVE-2025-23509 specific to any platform?
CVE-2025-23509 specifically impacts NotFound HyperComments and WordPress HyperComments applications.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2025-23509 enable?
CVE-2025-23509 can enable attackers to perform reflected XSS attacks, potentially compromising user data and session information.

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