CVE-2025-47521
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Robo Gallery WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that are then executed when other users view those pages. It affects all WordPress sites using Robo Gallery plugin versions up to 5.0.2. The vulnerability enables attackers to steal session cookies, redirect users, or perform actions on their behalf.
💻 Affected Systems
- Robo Gallery 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.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before reaching users, preventing exploitation.
🎯 Exploit Status
XSS vulnerabilities are commonly weaponized in automated attacks. The Patchstack reference provides technical details about the vulnerability.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 5.0.3 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/robo-gallery/vulnerability/wordpress-robo-gallery-5-0-2-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 Robo Gallery and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify update to version 5.0.3 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Robo Gallery Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate robo-gallery
Implement Content Security Policy
allAdd 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
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads
- Restrict plugin access to trusted users only using role-based access controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for Robo Gallery versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get robo-gallery --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Robo Gallery version is 5.0.3 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to Robo Gallery endpoints with script tags
- Multiple failed XSS attempts in web server logs
- Unexpected JavaScript execution in user sessions
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing <script> tags to Robo Gallery endpoints
- Outbound connections to suspicious domains following gallery page views
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/robo-gallery/" OR uri_path LIKE "%/robo-gallery/%") AND (http_method="POST" OR http_method="PUT") AND (request_body LIKE "%<script>%" OR request_body LIKE "%javascript:%")