HIGH CVSS 7.1
Published: 2025-02-14

CVE-2025-23857

smartdatasoft essential_wp_real_estate Security Advisory (CVE-2025-23857)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2025-23857 impacting smartdatasoft essential_wp_real_estate. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.1 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in SmartDataSoft Essential WP Real Estate essential-wp-real-estate allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Essential WP Real Estate: from n/a through <= 1.1.3.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
Low (A:L)
Partial service performance degradation

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product smartdatasoft / essential_wp_real_estate
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-79

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2025-23857 impacting smartdatasoft essential_wp_real_estate.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2025-23857.yaml
id: cve-2025-23857

info:
  name: smartdatasoft essential_wp_real_estate - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2025-23857 affecting smartdatasoft essential_wp_real_estate.
    Evaluation: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (&#x27;Cross-site Scripting&#x27;) vulnerability in SmartDataSoft Essential WP Real Estate...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2025-23857
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
    cvss-score: 7.1
    cve-id: CVE-2025-23857
    cwe-id: CWE-79
  tags: cve,cve-2025-23857,smartdatasoft,essential_wp_real_estate,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "essential_wp_real_estate"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2025-23857.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2025-23857
# Target: smartdatasoft essential_wp_real_estate | CVSS: 7.1 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2025-23857 (smartdatasoft essential_wp_real_estate)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against smartdatasoft essential_wp_real_estate scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2025-23857.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2025-23857
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install essential_wp_real_estate 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade essential_wp_real_estate 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update essential_wp_real_estate

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i essential_wp_real_estate 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i essential_wp_real_estate

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2025-23857 in smartdatasoft essential_wp_real_estate?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update smartdatasoft essential_wp_real_estate packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2025-23857?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2025-23857?

CVE-2025-23857 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.1 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.1
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2025-23857
Weakness CWE-79
Vendor smartdatasoft
Product essential_wp_real_estate
Published 2025-02-14
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L