CVE-2025-24709
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Plethora Plugins Tabs + Accordions WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. When users view pages containing the compromised content, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially stealing credentials or performing unauthorized actions. WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of this plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Plethora Plugins Tabs + Accordions 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, deface content, or redirect visitors to malicious sites, potentially compromising the entire web server if combined with other vulnerabilities.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies, perform actions as authenticated users, or display phishing content to visitors.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before reaching users' browsers, preventing exploitation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Stored XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited. While no public PoC is confirmed, the vulnerability type and CVSS score suggest exploitation is straightforward for attackers with contributor-level access or higher.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.1.6 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Plethora Plugins Tabs + Accordions'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.1.6+ from WordPress repository and replace the plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate plethora-tabs-accordions
Restrict User Roles
allLimit who can create/edit tabs/accordions to trusted administrators only
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the plugin entirely and use alternative tab/accordion solutions
- Implement a web application firewall (WAF) with XSS protection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin > Plugins > Installed Plugins for 'Plethora Plugins Tabs + Accordions' version 1.1.5 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin get plethora-tabs-accordions --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 1.1.6 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with tab/accordion content
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful content edits
Network Indicators:
- JavaScript payloads in HTTP POST data to WordPress endpoints
- Unexpected outbound connections from WordPress site after content updates
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("plethora-tabs" OR "admin-ajax.php") AND ("script" OR "javascript:" OR "onerror=" OR "onload=")