CVE-2025-24673
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Ketchup Shortcodes WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when users view affected pages. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of this plugin are affected. The vulnerability enables attackers to steal session cookies, redirect users, or perform actions on their behalf.
💻 Affected Systems
- Ketchup Shortcodes 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 credentials, take over the WordPress site, install backdoors, deface the website, or use the compromised site to attack visitors.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies, redirect users to phishing sites, or perform actions as logged-in users.
If Mitigated
With proper web application firewalls and content security policies, the impact is limited to potential data leakage from the specific vulnerable page.
🎯 Exploit Status
XSS vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins are commonly exploited. The vulnerability requires user interaction or content creation privileges.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 0.1.3 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Ketchup Shortcodes' and click 'Update Now'. 4. Alternatively, download version 0.1.3+ from WordPress.org and manually replace the plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate ketchup-shortcodes
Implement Content Security Policy
allAdd CSP headers to restrict script execution
Add to .htaccess: Header set Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'"
Add to wp-config.php: header("Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'");
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the Ketchup Shortcodes plugin completely from your WordPress installation
- Implement a web application firewall (WAF) with XSS protection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Ketchup Shortcodes version 0.1.2 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin get ketchup-shortcodes --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 0.1.3 or later in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to WordPress admin-ajax.php with script tags
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by successful login
Network Indicators:
- Outbound connections to suspicious domains from your WordPress server
- Unexpected JavaScript payloads in HTTP responses
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("ketchup-shortcodes" OR "admin-ajax.php") AND ("<script>" OR "javascript:" OR "onerror=" OR "onload=")