CVE-2025-24637
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages generated by the Beacon Lead Magnets and Lead Capture WordPress plugin. When users visit a specially crafted URL, the script executes in their browser, potentially stealing session cookies or redirecting to malicious sites. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of this plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Beacon Lead Magnets and Lead Capture 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 the WordPress site, install backdoors, deface the site, or steal sensitive user data.
Likely Case
Attackers steal user session cookies, redirect visitors to phishing pages, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts are neutralized before reaching users' browsers.
🎯 Exploit Status
Reflected XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited and require minimal technical skill.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.5.8 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Beacon Lead Magnets and Lead Capture'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.5.8+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the Beacon Lead Magnets and Lead Capture plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate beacon-by
Implement WAF rules
allConfigure web application firewall to block XSS payloads targeting the vulnerable endpoint.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict script execution
- Use browser security extensions that block reflected XSS attacks
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Beacon Lead Magnets and Lead Capture version 1.5.7 or earlier.Check Version:
wp plugin list --name='Beacon Lead Magnets and Lead Capture' --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 1.5.8 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual GET/POST requests containing script tags or JavaScript payloads
- Multiple failed login attempts following suspicious URL visits
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with suspicious parameters containing <script>, javascript:, or encoded payloads
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (uri="*<script>*" OR uri="*javascript:*" OR uri="*%3Cscript%3E*")