CVE-2025-30982
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the MyBookProgress WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view affected pages. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of this plugin are affected. The vulnerability enables session hijacking, credential theft, and website defacement.
💻 Affected Systems
- MyBookProgress by Stormhill Media 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 credentials, take over the WordPress site, install backdoors, deface the website, or redirect visitors to malicious sites.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies, redirect users to phishing pages, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before execution, preventing any impact.
🎯 Exploit Status
Stored XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited and weaponization is likely given the prevalence of WordPress plugins.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.9 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find MyBookProgress by Stormhill Media. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.0.9+ from WordPress repository and replace the plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate mybookprogress
Content Security Policy
allImplement CSP headers to restrict script execution
Add to .htaccess: Header set Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'"
Add to wp-config.php: header("Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'");
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the MyBookProgress plugin entirely from your WordPress installation
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → MyBookProgress version. If version is 1.0.8 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get mybookprogress --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify plugin version shows 1.0.9 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to plugin endpoints with script tags
- Multiple failed login attempts following plugin access
Network Indicators:
- Outbound connections to suspicious domains from your WordPress site
- Unexpected JavaScript execution in browser developer tools
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/mybookprogress/" OR plugin_name="mybookprogress") AND (http_method="POST" OR parameters CONTAINS "<script>")