What is the severity of CVE-2025-47623?

CVE-2025-47623 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2025-47623?

To fix CVE-2025-47623, you should update the Easy PayPal Buy Now Button plugin to version 2.1 or later.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-47623?

CVE-2025-47623 is an improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2025-47623?

CVE-2025-47623 affects users of the Easy PayPal Buy Now Button plugin, specifically versions up to and including 2.0.

What can attackers do with CVE-2025-47623?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2025-47623 can execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to data theft or session hijacking.

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CVE-2025-47623

medium

5.9

CWE

EPSS

0.031%

7/5/2025

8/5/2025

CVE-2025-47623: WordPress Easy PayPal Buy Now Button <= 2.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

First published: Wed May 07 2025(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Scott Paterson Easy PayPal Buy Now Button allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Easy PayPal Buy Now Button: from n/a through 2.0.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WordPress Easy PayPal Buy Now Button Plugin	<=2.0
WordPress Easy PayPal Buy Now Button	<=2.0

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-ecommerce-paypal/vulnerability/wordpress-easy-paypal-buy-now-button-2-0-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-47623?
CVE-2025-47623 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-47623?
To fix CVE-2025-47623, you should update the Easy PayPal Buy Now Button plugin to version 2.1 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-47623?
CVE-2025-47623 is an improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-47623?
CVE-2025-47623 affects users of the Easy PayPal Buy Now Button plugin, specifically versions up to and including 2.0.
What can attackers do with CVE-2025-47623?
Attackers exploiting CVE-2025-47623 can execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to data theft or session hijacking.

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