CVE-2025-23644
📋 TL;DR
This DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the QuoteMedia Tools WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. It affects all WordPress sites running QuoteMedia Tools version 1.0 or earlier. Attackers can steal session cookies, redirect users, or perform actions on their behalf.
💻 Affected Systems
- QuoteMedia Tools 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 visitors to malicious sites.
Likely Case
Attackers steal user session cookies to hijack accounts, inject malicious content, or redirect users to phishing pages.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, the vulnerability would be prevented, though users should still update to patched versions.
🎯 Exploit Status
DOM-based XSS typically requires user interaction but can be exploited via crafted links. No public exploit code is confirmed.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.1 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find QuoteMedia Tools and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify update to version 1.0.1 or later.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable QuoteMedia Tools Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate quotemedia-tools
Implement Content Security Policy (CSP)
allAdd CSP headers to restrict script execution sources.
Add to .htaccess: Header set Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'"
Add to nginx config: add_header Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'";
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable the QuoteMedia Tools plugin immediately.
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for QuoteMedia Tools version 1.0 or earlier.Check Version:
wp plugin list --name=quotemedia-tools --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify QuoteMedia Tools plugin version is 1.0.1 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST/GET requests with script tags or JavaScript payloads to plugin endpoints.
- Multiple failed login attempts or session hijacking alerts.
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing malicious script payloads in parameters.
- Outbound connections to suspicious domains after visiting affected pages.
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*quotemedia*" AND (content="<script>" OR content="javascript:"))