What is the severity of CVE-2025-23897?

CVE-2025-23897 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via cross-site scripting (XSS).

How do I fix CVE-2025-23897?

To fix CVE-2025-23897, update the Apply with LinkedIn buttons plugin to the latest version available after 2.3.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-23897?

CVE-2025-23897 affects versions of the Apply with LinkedIn buttons plugin from n/a up to and including 2.3.

What is Cross-site Scripting (XSS) in the context of CVE-2025-23897?

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) in CVE-2025-23897 allows attackers to execute scripts in the browser of a user visiting the compromised site.

What software is impacted by CVE-2025-23897?

CVE-2025-23897 impacts the Ivo Brett ApplyMetrics Apply with LinkedIn buttons and WordPress Apply with LinkedIn buttons plugins.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-23897

medium

6.5

CWE

EPSS

0.043%

16/1/2025

17/1/2025

CVE-2025-23897: WordPress Apply with LinkedIn buttons plugin <= 2.3 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

First published: Thu Jan 16 2025(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Ivo Brett – ApplyMetrics Apply with LinkedIn buttons allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Apply with LinkedIn buttons: from n/a through 2.3.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Ivo Brett ApplyMetrics Apply with LinkedIn buttons	<=2.3
WordPress Apply with LinkedIn buttons	<=2.3

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/apply-with-linkedin-buttons/vulnerability/wordpress-apply-with-linkedin-buttons-plugin-2-3-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-23897?
CVE-2025-23897 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via cross-site scripting (XSS).
How do I fix CVE-2025-23897?
To fix CVE-2025-23897, update the Apply with LinkedIn buttons plugin to the latest version available after 2.3.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-23897?
CVE-2025-23897 affects versions of the Apply with LinkedIn buttons plugin from n/a up to and including 2.3.
What is Cross-site Scripting (XSS) in the context of CVE-2025-23897?
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) in CVE-2025-23897 allows attackers to execute scripts in the browser of a user visiting the compromised site.
What software is impacted by CVE-2025-23897?
CVE-2025-23897 impacts the Ivo Brett ApplyMetrics Apply with LinkedIn buttons and WordPress Apply with LinkedIn buttons plugins.

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