CVE-2025-47656
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Spiraclethemes Site Library WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. When users view affected pages, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially stealing credentials or performing unauthorized actions. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of this plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Spiraclethemes Site Library 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, or redirect visitors to malicious sites.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies or credentials, potentially gaining administrative access to affected WordPress sites.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before reaching users' browsers.
🎯 Exploit Status
Stored XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited. While no public PoC is confirmed, the vulnerability type is well-understood and easily weaponized.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.4.1 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Spiraclethemes Site Library'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.4.1+ from WordPress repository and replace the plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate spiraclethemes-site-library
Content Security Policy
allImplement CSP headers to restrict script execution
Add to .htaccess: Header set Content-Security-Policy "script-src 'self'"
Add to wp-config.php: header("Content-Security-Policy: script-src 'self'");
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads
- Disable user input fields that accept HTML/JavaScript in the plugin settings
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Spiraclethemes Site Library version 1.4.0 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin get spiraclethemes-site-library --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.4.1 or later in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to plugin endpoints with script tags
- Multiple failed login attempts following suspicious plugin activity
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing <script> tags to plugin-specific URLs
- Unexpected outbound connections after visiting affected pages
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("spiraclethemes" OR "site-library") AND ("<script>" OR "javascript:" OR "onerror=" OR "onload=")