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CVE-2025-67927 Spencer Haws CVE debrief

A Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in Link Whisper Free plugin for WordPress allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects Link Whisper Free: from n/a through <= 0.8.8. The vulnerability could allow unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize patching or mitigation to prevent potential reflected XSS attacks on unauthenticated users, which could impact site integrity and user trust. Verification of plugin versions and exposure is necessary, along with prioritization of patching or workarounds for vulnerable versions.

Vendor
Spencer Haws
Product
Link Whisper Free
CVSS
HIGH 7.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-01-08
Original CVE updated
2026-09-30
Advisory published
2026-01-08
Advisory updated
2026-09-30

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress installations with the Link Whisper Free plugin should assess exposure and prioritize patching or mitigation

Why it matters

CVE-2025-67927 is a Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in the Link Whisper Free plugin for WordPress, allowing Reflected XSS attacks. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and applying patches or workarounds for versions <= 0.8.8.

  • Potential for reflected XSS attacks on unauthenticated users
  • Possible impact on site integrity and user trust
  • Requires verification of plugin versions and exposure
  • Prioritization of patching or workarounds for vulnerable versions

Technical summary

The Link Whisper Free plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. The issue affects versions from n/a through <= 0.8.8. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data breaches. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and applying patches or workarounds for the Link Whisper Free plugin to prevent potential reflected XSS attacks.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and applying patches or workarounds for the Link Whisper Free plugin.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify exposure of Link Whisper Free plugin versions <= 0.8.8
  • Apply patches or workarounds for vulnerable plugin versions
  • Monitor for potential XSS attacks

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, but additional information on exploitation or impact is limited. There is no evidence of public exploitation, but defenders should verify exposure and apply patches or workarounds for Link Whisper Free plugin versions <= 0.8.8. The vulnerability allows Reflected XSS attacks, which could be used to steal user data or take control of user sessions. Limited information is available on the potential impact, but it is likely

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2025-67927 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-67927

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2025-67927 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-67927

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.