CVE-2025-47515
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users in WordPress sites using the WP DPE-GES plugin. The DOM-based XSS occurs when the plugin fails to properly sanitize user input before including it in web page generation. All WordPress sites running WP DPE-GES version 1.6 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WP DPE-GES 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 session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, deface websites, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users, potentially leading to complete site compromise.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies or credentials, potentially gaining administrative access to the WordPress site.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, the malicious scripts would be neutralized, preventing execution in users' browsers.
🎯 Exploit Status
DOM-based XSS typically requires user interaction but can be exploited through crafted links or forms.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.7 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-dpe-ges/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-dpe-ges-1-6-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 WP DPE-GES plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and delete plugin, then install fresh version 1.7+ from WordPress repository.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable WP DPE-GES Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched version is available
wp plugin deactivate wp-dpe-ges
Implement Content Security Policy
allAdd CSP headers to restrict script execution sources
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
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads
- Disable user input fields that trigger the vulnerability if identifiable
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for WP DPE-GES version 1.6 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin get wp-dpe-ges --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify WP DPE-GES plugin version is 1.7 or later in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual JavaScript payloads in request logs
- Multiple requests with script tags or JavaScript functions in parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing script tags or JavaScript in query parameters
- Unusual outbound connections after visiting specific pages
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND ("<script" OR "javascript:" OR "onload=" OR "onerror=") AND uri="*wp-dpe-ges*"