Astra Widgets CVE-2025-68497
MEDIUMSeverity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Network attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, user interaction, scope change with low impacts.
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1DescriptionCVE.org
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Brainstorm Force Astra Widgets astra-widgets allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Astra Widgets: from n/a through <= 1.2.16.
AnalysisAI
Stored cross-site scripting in Astra Widgets WordPress plugin up to version 1.2.16 allows authenticated attackers with admin access to inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view pages containing affected widgets. No public exploit or active exploitation has been reported, and EPSS probability is low (0.04%).
Technical ContextAI
The vulnerability is a classic XSS (CWE-79) in a WordPress plugin that provides widgets for the Astra theme. Stored XSS occurs when user input from widget settings is improperly sanitized and later rendered to other users. The CPE likely follows the pattern cpe:2.3:a:brainstormforce:astra-widgets:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*.
Affected ProductsAI
Astra Widgets plugin for WordPress, all versions up to and including 1.2.16. The advisory is available at https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/astra-widgets/vulnerability/wordpress-astra-widgets-plugin-1-2-16-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability.
RemediationAI
Upgrade to Astra Widgets version 1.2.17 or later (latest available) to remediate the vulnerability. As a workaround, restrict admin-level access to trusted users only and consider using a web application firewall to filter malicious input. Side effects: limiting admin access may reduce functionality for legit users.
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