CVE-2025-25096
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress RSS in Page plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that are then executed when other users view those pages. The vulnerability affects all WordPress sites using RSS in Page plugin versions up to 2.9.1. Attackers can steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress RSS in Page 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 unauthorized actions on behalf of logged-in users.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be rendered harmless as plain text rather than executable code.
🎯 Exploit Status
Stored XSS vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins are frequently exploited in the wild. While no public PoC is confirmed, similar vulnerabilities are commonly weaponized.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.9.2 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'RSS in Page' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available. 5. Alternatively, download version 2.9.2+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable RSS in Page plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate rss-in-page
Implement WAF rules
allAdd web application firewall rules to block XSS payloads targeting RSS feed inputs
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove RSS in Page plugin entirely and use alternative RSS display methods
- Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict script execution
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins → RSS in Page version. If version is 2.9.1 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get rss-in-page --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify RSS in Page plugin shows version 2.9.2 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to RSS feed endpoints
- JavaScript payloads in RSS-related parameters
- Multiple failed XSS attempts
Network Indicators:
- Malicious script tags in HTTP requests to RSS endpoints
- Suspicious characters like <script> in URL parameters
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("rss-in-page" OR "rss_feed") AND ("<script>" OR "javascript:" OR "onerror=" OR "onload=")