CVE-2025-31772
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WP Modal Popup with Cookie Integration WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. When users view pages containing the malicious content, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially stealing session cookies or performing actions on their behalf. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of this plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Astoundify WP Modal Popup with Cookie Integration 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, install backdoors, or redirect visitors to malicious sites.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies or credentials, potentially compromising user accounts and performing unauthorized actions.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output escaping, malicious scripts would be neutralized before reaching users' browsers.
🎯 Exploit Status
Stored XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited, though this specific exploit may require some authentication level depending on the vulnerable input field.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.5 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'WP Modal Popup with Cookie Integration'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available. 5. Alternatively, download version 2.5+ from WordPress repository and replace the plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate wp-modal-popup-with-cookie-integration
Implement WAF rules
allAdd web application firewall rules to block XSS payloads
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove or disable the WP Modal Popup with Cookie Integration plugin entirely
- Implement strict Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to mitigate script execution
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for WP Modal Popup with Cookie Integration version 2.4 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin get wp-modal-popup-with-cookie-integration --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 2.5 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to plugin endpoints with script tags or JavaScript payloads
- Multiple failed login attempts following suspicious plugin activity
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing script tags or JavaScript in parameters related to modal popup functionality
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND "wp-modal-popup" AND ("<script>" OR "javascript:" OR "onerror=" OR "onload=")