CVE-2025-30836
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the LatePoint WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that are then executed when other users view those pages. All WordPress sites running LatePoint versions up to 5.1.6 are affected. The vulnerability enables attackers to steal session cookies, redirect users, or perform actions on their behalf.
💻 Affected Systems
- LatePoint 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 malicious sites.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies, potentially compromising user accounts and performing unauthorized actions within the LatePoint booking system.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before reaching users, preventing execution.
🎯 Exploit Status
Stored XSS vulnerabilities typically require some level of access to input fields, but once injected, the payload executes automatically for all users viewing the affected page.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 5.1.7 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find LatePoint plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available. 5. Alternatively, download version 5.1.7+ from WordPress.org and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Temporarily Disable LatePoint Plugin
allDisable the vulnerable plugin until patched version is available
wp plugin deactivate latepoint
Implement Content Security Policy (CSP)
allAdd CSP headers to restrict script execution sources
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
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads
- Restrict user input fields to authorized users only and implement input validation
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → LatePoint → Version. If version is 5.1.6 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get latepoint --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify LatePoint version shows 5.1.7 or later in WordPress plugins page.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to LatePoint endpoints with script tags or JavaScript payloads
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by successful LatePoint access
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing <script> tags or JavaScript in LatePoint-related parameters
- Outbound connections to suspicious domains from your WordPress site
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (uri_path="/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" OR uri_path CONTAINS "latepoint") AND (request_body CONTAINS "<script>" OR request_body CONTAINS "javascript:")