CVE-2025-39572: WordPress Checkout for PayPal plugin <= 1.0.38 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Published Apr 16, 2025
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Updated

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Noor Alam Checkout for PayPal allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Checkout for PayPal: from n/a through 1.0.38.

Other sources

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Noor Alam Checkout for PayPal checkout-for-paypal allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Checkout for PayPal: from n/a through <= 1.0.38.

— MITRE

Affected Software

1 affected component
Noor Alam Checkout for PayPal<=1.0.38

Remediation

Information

Update the WordPress Checkout for PayPal plugin to the latest available version (at least 1.0.39).

Event History

Apr 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:44 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jun 15, 57318
Event
via FIRST·06:19 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-39572?

CVE-2025-39572 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored XSS attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-39572?

To fix CVE-2025-39572, update the Checkout for PayPal plugin to version 1.0.39 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-39572?

CVE-2025-39572 affects Checkout for PayPal versions from n/a through 1.0.38.

4

What is Stored XSS in the context of CVE-2025-39572?

Stored XSS in CVE-2025-39572 allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts that are permanently stored on the server.

5

Is my website vulnerable if I use Checkout for PayPal?

If you are using Checkout for PayPal versions from n/a to 1.0.38, your website is vulnerable to CVE-2025-39572.

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