CVE-2025-23509: WordPress HyperComments plugin <= 0.9.6 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

7.1 CVSS

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in NotFound HyperComments allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects HyperComments: from n/a through 0.9.6.

Classification

CVE ID: CVE-2025-23509

CVSS Base Severity: HIGH

CVSS Base Score: 7.1

Affected Products

Vendor: NotFound

Product: HyperComments

Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS)

EPSS Score: 0.04% (probability of being exploited)

EPSS Percentile: 11.71% (scored less or equal to compared to others)

EPSS Date: 2025-02-20 (when was this score calculated)

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/comments-with-hypercommentscom/vulnerability/wordpress-hypercomments-plugin-0-9-6-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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