CVE-2025-23940

WordPress jupdf pdf viewer plugin <= 0.1.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Published Jan 16, 2025 CVSS 3.1 · 6.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in horiyuki Image Switcher image-switcher allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Image Switcher: from n/a through <= 0.1.1.

Analysis

Technical impact

The vulnerability is an improper neutralization of input during web page generation that allows stored cross‑site scripting. Malicious scripts can be entered via the plugin interface and will be rendered when any visitor loads the affected page. This leads to client‑side code execution within the user’s browser.

Affected Systems

The flaw exists in horiyuki Image Switcher for WordPress, affecting all releases from the earliest available through 0.1.1. Any WordPress site that has installed or is still running a version of this plugin that is not newer than 0.1.1 is vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.5 indicates moderate severity. The EPSS score of <1% suggests a low likelihood of exploitation at present, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The likely attack vector is content or data submission through the plugin’s interface, which can be performed by users with editing or administrative permissions. Once the malicious script is stored, it will execute in the browsers of all visitors who view the affected page, exposing the site to client‑side attacks.

Affected Products

Default status is the baseline for the product, each version can override it (e.g. patched versions marked unaffected).

Vendor Product Default status Versions

horiyuki

Image Switcher

unaffected

Version	Status	Constraints
`0`	affected	≤ 0.1.1

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No data available yet.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

Upgrade Image Switcher to a version newer than 0.1.1 that contains the XSS fix.
If a newer version is not available, disable or uninstall the plugin to eliminate the vulnerability.
Add input validation or sanitization for any form data handled by the plugin, or implement a web application firewall to block malicious scripts.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 2, 2026 at 05:59 UTC.

Tracking

Advisories

Source	ID	Title
EUVD	EUVD-2025-3554	Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Saiem Khan Image Switcher allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Image Switcher: from n/a through 0.1.1.

Metrics

No CVSS v4.0

Attack Vector Network

Attack Complexity Low

Privileges Required Low

Scope Changed

Confidentiality Impact Low

Integrity Impact Low

Availability Impact Low

User Interaction Required

No CVSS v3.0

No CVSS v2

This CVE is not in the KEV list.

Exploit prediction score: < 1% (0.236% probability within 30 days)

Exploitation none

Automatable no

Technical Impact total

References

Link	Providers
https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/image-switcher/vulnerability/wordpress-jupdf-pdf-viewer-plugin-0-1-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

History

Apr 23, 2026 3:00 PM Scoring metrics updated View changes

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Metrics		cvssV3_1 `{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L'}`

Apr 1, 2026 11:45 PM Description updated. References updated. Scoring metrics updated View changes

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Description	Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Saiem Khan Image Switcher allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Image Switcher: from n/a through 0.1.1.	Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in horiyuki Image Switcher image-switcher allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Image Switcher: from n/a through <= 0.1.1.
References	https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/image-switcher/vulnerability/wordpress-jupdf-pdf-viewer-plugin-0-1-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve	https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/image-switcher/vulnerability/wordpress-jupdf-pdf-viewer-plugin-0-1-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Metrics	cvssV3_1 `{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L'}`

Jan 17, 2025 9:15 PM Scoring metrics updated View changes

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Metrics		ssvc `{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}`

Jan 16, 2025 8:30 PM Description updated. Title updated. Weaknesses updated. Added references. Scoring metrics updated View changes

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Description		Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Saiem Khan Image Switcher allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Image Switcher: from n/a through 0.1.1.
Title		WordPress jupdf pdf viewer plugin <= 0.1.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Weaknesses		CWE-79
References		https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/image-switcher/vulnerability/wordpress-jupdf-pdf-viewer-plugin-0-1-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Metrics		cvssV3_1 `{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L'}`