What is the severity of CVE-2025-23674?

CVE-2025-23674 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for reflected cross-site scripting (XSS).

How do I fix CVE-2025-23674?

To fix CVE-2025-23674, you should update the Bit.ly linker or WordPress Bit.ly linker plugin to version 1.1 or later.

What impact does CVE-2025-23674 have on users?

CVE-2025-23674 allows attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's session, potentially compromising sensitive information.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2025-23674?

CVE-2025-23674 affects Bit.ly linker from any version up to and including 1.1 and the WordPress Bit.ly linker plugin up to and including version 1.1.

Is CVE-2025-23674 a persistent threat?

CVE-2025-23674 is a reflected XSS vulnerability, meaning it does not persistently affect the system but can exploit users accessing the vulnerable application.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-23674

high

7.1

CWE

EPSS

0.043%

22/1/2025

CVE-2025-23674: WordPress Bit.ly linker plugin <= 1.1 - 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 Bit.ly linker allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects Bit.ly linker: from n/a through 1.1.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Bitly	<=1.1
WordPress Bit.ly Linker Plugin	<=1.1

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/bitly-linker/vulnerability/wordpress-bit-ly-linker-plugin-1-1-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-23674?
CVE-2025-23674 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for reflected cross-site scripting (XSS).
How do I fix CVE-2025-23674?
To fix CVE-2025-23674, you should update the Bit.ly linker or WordPress Bit.ly linker plugin to version 1.1 or later.
What impact does CVE-2025-23674 have on users?
CVE-2025-23674 allows attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's session, potentially compromising sensitive information.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2025-23674?
CVE-2025-23674 affects Bit.ly linker from any version up to and including 1.1 and the WordPress Bit.ly linker plugin up to and including version 1.1.
Is CVE-2025-23674 a persistent threat?
CVE-2025-23674 is a reflected XSS vulnerability, meaning it does not persistently affect the system but can exploit users accessing the vulnerable application.

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