CVE-2025-39505
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages generated by the Goodlayers Hotel WordPress plugin. When users visit a specially crafted URL, the script executes in their browser, potentially stealing session cookies or performing actions on their behalf. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of the Goodlayers Hotel plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Goodlayers Hotel 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 steal administrator session cookies, gain full control of the WordPress site, install backdoors, deface the site, or steal sensitive customer data from hotel booking systems.
Likely Case
Attackers steal user session cookies, perform actions as authenticated users, redirect users to malicious sites, or display phishing content.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts are neutralized before reaching users' browsers, preventing execution.
🎯 Exploit Status
Reflected XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited via phishing emails or malicious links. No authentication required to trigger the vulnerability.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 3.1.5 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Goodlayers Hotel' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available. 5. Alternatively, download version 3.1.5+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the Goodlayers Hotel plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate gdlr-hotel
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allConfigure WAF to block XSS payloads in URL parameters
🧯 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 Goodlayers Hotel version. If version is 3.1.4 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get gdlr-hotel --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify plugin version shows 3.1.5 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual long URLs with script tags in access logs
- Multiple failed requests with XSS payload patterns
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing <script> tags in URL parameters
- Requests to plugin-specific endpoints with suspicious parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_access_logs" AND (url="*<script>*" OR url="*javascript:*" OR url="*onload=*" OR url="*onerror=*")