CVE-2025-27307
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages generated by the Quotes llama WordPress plugin, which are then executed in victims' browsers. It affects all WordPress sites using Quotes llama plugin versions up to 3.0.1. Attackers can steal session cookies, redirect users, or perform actions on their behalf.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Quotes llama 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 steal administrator session cookies, gain full control of WordPress site, install backdoors, deface website, or pivot to internal network.
Likely Case
Attackers steal user session cookies, redirect visitors to malicious sites, or perform limited actions within the WordPress context.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts are neutralized before reaching users' browsers.
🎯 Exploit Status
Reflected XSS typically requires user interaction (clicking malicious link) but exploitation is straightforward.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.0.2 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Quotes llama plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Quotes llama plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate quotes-llama
Implement WAF rules
allAdd XSS protection rules to web application firewall
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict script execution
- Use browser security extensions or plugins that block XSS attacks
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Quotes llama versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get quotes-llama --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 3.0.2 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual GET/POST requests with script tags or JavaScript in parameters
- Multiple failed XSS attempts in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing <script> tags or JavaScript in query parameters
- Unusual redirects from your domain
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND ("<script" OR "javascript:" OR "onload=" OR "onerror=") AND uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/quotes-llama/"