What is the severity of CVE-2025-30623?

CVE-2025-30623 is classified as a stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2025-30623?

To fix CVE-2025-30623, update the wA11y – The Web Accessibility Toolbox to version 1.0.4 or later.

What versions of wA11y are affected by CVE-2025-30623?

CVE-2025-30623 affects wA11y – The Web Accessibility Toolbox from versions n/a up to 1.0.3.

Does CVE-2025-30623 affect any WordPress features?

Yes, CVE-2025-30623 also affects the WordPress wA11y – The Web Accessibility Toolbox plugin up to version 1.0.3.

How can CVE-2025-30623 be exploited?

CVE-2025-30623 can be exploited through improper handling of user input, allowing an attacker to execute malicious scripts in the user's session.

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CVE-2025-30623

medium

5.9

CWE

EPSS

0.031%

24/3/2025

CVE-2025-30623: WordPress wA11y – The Web Accessibility Toolbox plugin <= 1.0.3 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

First published: Mon Mar 24 2025(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Rachel Cherry wA11y – The Web Accessibility Toolbox allows Stored XSS. This issue affects wA11y – The Web Accessibility Toolbox: from n/a through 1.0.3.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Rachel Cherry wA11y – The Web Accessibility Toolbox	>n/a<=1.0.3
WordPress wA11y – The Web Accessibility Toolbox plugin	<=1.0.3

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wa11y/vulnerability/wordpress-wa11y-the-web-accessibility-toolbox-plugin-1-0-3-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-30623?
CVE-2025-30623 is classified as a stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2025-30623?
To fix CVE-2025-30623, update the wA11y – The Web Accessibility Toolbox to version 1.0.4 or later.
What versions of wA11y are affected by CVE-2025-30623?
CVE-2025-30623 affects wA11y – The Web Accessibility Toolbox from versions n/a up to 1.0.3.
Does CVE-2025-30623 affect any WordPress features?
Yes, CVE-2025-30623 also affects the WordPress wA11y – The Web Accessibility Toolbox plugin up to version 1.0.3.
How can CVE-2025-30623 be exploited?
CVE-2025-30623 can be exploited through improper handling of user input, allowing an attacker to execute malicious scripts in the user's session.

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