CVE-2025-22517
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress List Pages at Depth plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. When users view affected pages, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially stealing credentials or performing unauthorized actions. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of this plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress List Pages at Depth 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 session cookies, take over WordPress sites, deface websites, or redirect visitors to malicious sites.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies or credentials, potentially gaining administrative access to the WordPress site.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before reaching users' browsers.
🎯 Exploit Status
Stored XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited. While no public PoC is confirmed, the vulnerability type is well-understood and easily weaponized.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.5 (check WordPress plugin repository for latest)
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'List Pages at Depth' and click 'Update Now'. 4. Alternatively, delete the plugin and install the latest version from WordPress repository.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable or Remove Plugin
allTemporarily disable or remove the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate list-pages-at-depth
wp plugin delete list-pages-at-depth
Implement WAF Rules
allConfigure web application firewall to block XSS payloads targeting this plugin
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable the List Pages at Depth plugin immediately
- Implement strict Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to mitigate XSS impact
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for 'List Pages at Depth' version 1.5 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin get list-pages-at-depth --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is updated beyond 1.5 in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to WordPress admin-ajax.php or plugin endpoints
- JavaScript payloads in page content or URL parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing script tags or JavaScript in parameters targeting plugin functionality
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND ("list-pages-at-depth" OR "wp-admin/admin-ajax.php") AND ("<script>" OR "javascript:" OR "onerror=" OR "onload=")