CVE-2025-22551
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Boot-Modal WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that are then executed when other users view those pages. The vulnerability affects all WordPress sites using Boot-Modal plugin versions up to 1.9.1. Attackers can steal session cookies, redirect users, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users.
💻 Affected Systems
- Boot-Modal 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 could steal administrator session cookies, take over WordPress sites, install backdoors, deface websites, or redirect users to malicious sites.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies or credentials, potentially compromising user accounts and sensitive data.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before reaching users, preventing exploitation.
🎯 Exploit Status
XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited and weaponization is likely given the public disclosure and WordPress plugin popularity.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.9.2 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Boot-Modal plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Boot-Modal Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate boot-modal
Implement WAF Rules
allAdd web application firewall rules to block XSS payloads targeting Boot-Modal endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict script execution
- Use WordPress security plugins with XSS protection features
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Boot-Modal version. If version is 1.9.1 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin list --name=boot-modal --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Boot-Modal plugin version is 1.9.2 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to Boot-Modal endpoints containing script tags or JavaScript payloads
- Multiple failed XSS attempts in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing malicious script payloads to Boot-Modal plugin endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (uri="*boot-modal*" OR uri="*wp-content/plugins/boot-modal*") AND (content="<script>" OR content="javascript:" OR content="onerror=" OR content="onload=")