CVE-2025-30786
📋 TL;DR
This DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Quotes llama WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability affects all WordPress sites running Quotes llama versions up to and including 3.1.0. Attackers can steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users.
💻 Affected Systems
- Quotes llama 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, install backdoors, deface websites, or redirect visitors to phishing/malware sites.
Likely Case
Attackers steal user session cookies, perform actions as authenticated users, or redirect users to malicious content.
If Mitigated
With proper Content Security Policy (CSP) headers and input validation, impact is limited to specific page contexts with minimal data exposure.
🎯 Exploit Status
XSS vulnerabilities are commonly weaponized. The public advisory includes technical details that facilitate exploitation.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 3.1.0
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/quotes-llama/vulnerability/wordpress-quotes-llama-3-1-0-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
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 update available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and delete plugin, then install latest version from WordPress repository.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Quotes llama plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate quotes-llama
Implement Content Security Policy
allAdd CSP headers to mitigate XSS impact
Add to .htaccess: Header set Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'"
Add to nginx config: add_header Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'";
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable or remove the Quotes llama plugin immediately
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for Quotes llama version. If version is 3.1.0 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get quotes-llama --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Quotes llama plugin version is greater than 3.1.0 in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual JavaScript payloads in URL parameters
- Multiple requests with script tags or JavaScript events
- Requests to unusual external domains from your site
Network Indicators:
- Outbound connections to suspicious domains following site visits
- Unexpected redirects from your domain
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("quotes-llama" OR "<script" OR "javascript:")