CVE-2025-26980
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Wired Impact Volunteer Management WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. When users view affected pages, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially stealing credentials or performing unauthorized actions. All WordPress sites using this plugin version 2.5 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Wired Impact Volunteer Management 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, deface websites, or redirect users to malicious sites, potentially leading to complete site compromise and data theft.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript that steals user session cookies or credentials when volunteers or administrators view affected pages, leading to account takeover and unauthorized access.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before reaching users, preventing execution while maintaining functionality.
🎯 Exploit Status
Stored XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited, though specific exploit details for this CVE aren't publicly documented.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 2.5
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Wired Impact Volunteer Management'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate wired-impact-volunteer-management
Implement WAF Rules
allAdd web application firewall rules to block XSS payloads
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict script execution
- Use browser security extensions that block XSS attacks
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Wired Impact Volunteer Management version 2.5 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin get wired-impact-volunteer-management --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is greater than 2.5 in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to volunteer management endpoints
- JavaScript payloads in form submissions
- Multiple failed login attempts after viewing volunteer pages
Network Indicators:
- Suspicious JavaScript in HTTP requests to plugin endpoints
- Unexpected outbound connections after visiting volunteer pages
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("wired-impact" OR "volunteer-management") AND (javascript: OR <script> OR alert() OR document.cookie)