CVE-2025-59586
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in PenciDesign Penci Portfolio penci-portfolio allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Penci Portfolio: from n/a through <= 3.5.
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Penci Portfolio plugin <=3.5 has a DOM-based XSS flaw allowing script injection via improper input neutralization.
Vulnerability
Penci Portfolio, a WordPress plugin by PenciDesign, versions through 3.5 are vulnerable to a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack due to improper neutralization of user-controllable input during web page generation [1]. This resides in the penci-portfolio component.
Exploitation
Exploitation requires a privileged user to perform an action, such as clicking a crafted link or visiting a malicious page [1]. The attacker does not need elevated privileges to stage the attack, but user interaction is necessary for successful execution.
Impact
If exploited, an attacker can inject arbitrary HTML and JavaScript into the victim's browser, potentially leading to script execution, redirection, ad injection, or other malicious payloads when visitors access the site [1].
Mitigation
The vulnerability has been addressed in version 3.6. Users are strongly advised to update immediately. Patchstack users can enable auto-update for this plugin. This vulnerability has a low severity rating and is unlikely to be widely exploited, though prompt patching is recommended [1].
AI Insight generated on May 19, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
1- Range: <= 3.5
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
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