CVE-2025-48087
📋 TL;DR
This stored XSS vulnerability in the Memberlite Shortcodes WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that persist across sessions. When users view pages containing the malicious scripts, attackers can steal session cookies, redirect users, or perform actions on their behalf. All WordPress sites using Memberlite Shortcodes versions up to 1.4.1 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Memberlite Shortcodes 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 credentials, take over the WordPress site, deface content, or install backdoors for persistent access.
Likely Case
Attackers steal user session cookies to hijack accounts, 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.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires the ability to create or edit content using the plugin's shortcodes. Typically requires contributor-level access or higher.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 1.4.2 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Memberlite Shortcodes and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify update to version 1.4.2 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
WordPressTemporarily disable the Memberlite Shortcodes plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate memberlite-shortcodes
Restrict User Roles
WordPressLimit who can create/edit posts/pages to trusted administrators only
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with XSS protection rules
- Enable Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict script execution
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Memberlite Shortcodes versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get memberlite-shortcodes --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.4.2 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual content edits by non-admin users
- Suspicious shortcode usage patterns in post/page content
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected script tags in HTTP responses containing memberlite-shortcodes content
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND "memberlite-shortcodes" AND ("edit" OR "update")