What is the severity of CVE-2025-23975?

CVE-2025-23975 has a severity rating that indicates a risk of Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.

How do I fix CVE-2025-23975?

To fix CVE-2025-23975, update NotFound Botnet Attack Blocker to version 2.0.1 or later.

Which versions of Botnet Attack Blocker are affected by CVE-2025-23975?

CVS-2025-23975 affects NotFound Botnet Attack Blocker versions from n/a through 2.0.0.

What is Stored XSS in the context of CVE-2025-23975?

Stored XSS refers to malicious scripts that are injected and stored within the application, potentially affecting users who access the stored data.

Can CVE-2025-23975 affect other applications?

Yes, similar vulnerabilities could potentially impact any application that uses flawed input validation methods, including WordPress Botnet Attack Blocker.

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CVE-2025-23975

medium

6.5

CWE

EPSS

0.043%

16/2/2025

18/2/2025

CVE-2025-23975: WordPress Botnet Attack Blocker plugin <= 2.0.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

First published: Sun Feb 16 2025(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in NotFound Botnet Attack Blocker allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Botnet Attack Blocker: from n/a through 2.0.0.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
NotFound Botnet Attack Blocker	>n/a<=2.0.0
WordPress Botnet Attack Blocker	<=2.0.0

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/botnet-attack-blocker/vulnerability/wordpress-botnet-attack-blocker-plugin-2-0-0-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-23975?
CVE-2025-23975 has a severity rating that indicates a risk of Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2025-23975?
To fix CVE-2025-23975, update NotFound Botnet Attack Blocker to version 2.0.1 or later.
Which versions of Botnet Attack Blocker are affected by CVE-2025-23975?
CVS-2025-23975 affects NotFound Botnet Attack Blocker versions from n/a through 2.0.0.
What is Stored XSS in the context of CVE-2025-23975?
Stored XSS refers to malicious scripts that are injected and stored within the application, potentially affecting users who access the stored data.
Can CVE-2025-23975 affect other applications?
Yes, similar vulnerabilities could potentially impact any application that uses flawed input validation methods, including WordPress Botnet Attack Blocker.

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