CVE-2025-48320
📋 TL;DR
A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the cuckoohello Baidu Share Button WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that become stored XSS. This affects WordPress sites using the plugin version 1.0.6 or earlier. Attackers can trick authenticated administrators into executing actions that compromise site security.
💻 Affected Systems
- cuckoohello Baidu Share Button 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 inject persistent malicious scripts that steal administrator credentials, deface websites, redirect visitors to malicious sites, or install backdoors for further compromise.
Likely Case
Attackers create fake admin interfaces or forms that trick logged-in administrators into executing actions that inject malicious JavaScript, leading to session hijacking or content manipulation.
If Mitigated
With proper CSRF protections and input validation, the vulnerability would be prevented, maintaining normal plugin functionality without security risks.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires social engineering to trick an authenticated administrator into clicking a malicious link while logged in.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.7 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/baidushare-wp/vulnerability/wordpress-plugin-1-0-6-csrf-to-stored-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Baidu Share Button' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.0.7+ from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate baidushare-wp
Implement CSRF Tokens
allAdd CSRF protection to plugin forms if custom patching is possible.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove plugin entirely and use alternative sharing solutions.
- Restrict admin access to trusted networks only and implement strict access controls.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Baidu Share Button version. If version is 1.0.6 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get baidushare-wp --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.0.7 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to plugin admin endpoints without referrer headers
- Administrative actions from unexpected IP addresses or user agents
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing malicious script payloads in parameters
- Cross-origin requests to plugin endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND (uri_path="/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" OR uri_path CONTAINS "baidushare") AND (http_method="POST" AND referrer="-")