CVE-2025-24655
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages generated by the PickPlugins Wishlist WordPress plugin. When users visit a specially crafted URL, the script executes in their browser, potentially stealing session cookies or performing actions on their behalf. All WordPress sites using Wishlist plugin versions up to 1.0.39 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- PickPlugins Wishlist 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, or redirect users to malicious sites.
Likely Case
Attackers steal user session cookies, perform actions as authenticated users, or deface parts of the website.
If Mitigated
Script execution is blocked by Content Security Policy or browser XSS filters, limiting impact to specific user sessions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Reflected XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited and require minimal technical skill.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.40 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Wishlist' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update appears, manually download version 1.0.40+ from WordPress.org and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Temporary Plugin Deactivation
allDisable the Wishlist plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate wishlist
Content Security Policy
allImplement CSP headers to block inline script execution
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
- Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads in URLs
- Restrict plugin access to trusted users only using authentication requirements
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Wishlist version. If version is 1.0.39 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get wishlist --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Wishlist plugin version is 1.0.40 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual GET requests with script tags in parameters
- Multiple failed login attempts after suspicious URL visits
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing <script> tags or javascript: URIs in query parameters
- Outbound connections to unknown domains after visiting specific URLs
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri="*<script>*" OR uri="*javascript:*") AND uri="*wishlist*"