CVE-2025-13747
📋 TL;DR
The NewStatPress WordPress plugin versions up to 1.4.3 contain a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts into website pages. These scripts execute when users visit the compromised pages, potentially stealing credentials or performing unauthorized actions. WordPress sites using vulnerable NewStatPress plugin versions are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress NewStatPress 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 could steal administrator credentials, take over the WordPress site, deface pages, redirect users to malicious sites, or install backdoors for persistent access.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies, redirect visitors to phishing pages, or display unwanted advertisements.
If Mitigated
With proper user access controls and web application firewalls, the impact is limited to potential data leakage from users who visit compromised pages.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires contributor-level WordPress access; the vulnerability is in a shortcode function with insufficient input sanitization.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.4.4 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3200000/newstatpress/trunk/includes/nsp-core.php
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find NewStatPress and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify plugin version is 1.4.4 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable NewStatPress Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate newstatpress
Restrict User Roles
allLimit contributor and author roles to trusted users only
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict user access controls and review all contributor-level accounts
- Deploy a web application firewall with XSS protection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Installed Plugins for NewStatPress version 1.4.3 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin get newstatpress --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify NewStatPress plugin version is 1.4.4 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual shortcode usage in post/page content
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by successful contributor login
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected JavaScript payloads in HTTP POST requests to WordPress admin
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("nsp_shortcode" OR "newstatpress") AND ("script" OR "javascript" OR "onclick")