CVE-2025-13701
📋 TL;DR
The Shabat Keeper WordPress plugin contains a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts via crafted URLs. When users click on malicious links, attackers can steal session cookies, redirect users, or perform actions on their behalf. All WordPress sites using Shabat Keeper version 0.4.4 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Shabat Keeper WordPress Plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers steal administrator session cookies, gain full control of WordPress site, install backdoors, deface website, or pivot to internal network.
Likely Case
Attackers steal user session cookies, redirect users to phishing sites, or perform limited actions within the user's context.
If Mitigated
Attack limited to stealing non-sensitive session data or failing entirely due to browser XSS protections.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires user interaction (clicking malicious link). Proof of concept available in public references.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 0.4.5 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/shabat-keeper/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find Shabat Keeper plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and delete plugin immediately.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allDeactivate Shabat Keeper plugin to eliminate vulnerability
wp plugin deactivate shabat-keeper
Web Application Firewall Rule
allBlock malicious requests containing XSS payloads targeting PHP_SELF parameter
Modify WAF rules to filter suspicious $_SERVER['PHP_SELF'] values
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict script execution
- Use browser security features like HttpOnly and Secure flags for cookies
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Installed Plugins for Shabat Keeper version 0.4.4 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin get shabat-keeper --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 0.4.5 or later, or confirm plugin is deactivated/removed📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with malicious script payloads in URL parameters
- Unusual $_SERVER['PHP_SELF'] values in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- Outbound connections to suspicious domains following XSS payload execution
- Unusual cookie theft patterns
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (url="*<script>*" OR url="*javascript:*" OR url="*onerror=*" OR url="*onload=*") AND url="*shabat-keeper*"