CVE-2025-49312
📋 TL;DR
This reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Echo RSS Feed Post Generator WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability affects all WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of this plugin. Attackers can steal session cookies, redirect users, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users.
💻 Affected Systems
- Echo RSS Feed Post Generator Plugin for WordPress
⚠️ 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 steal administrator session cookies, gain full control of WordPress site, install backdoors, deface website, or steal sensitive user data.
Likely Case
Attackers steal user session cookies, redirect visitors to malicious sites, or perform limited actions as authenticated users.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts are neutralized before reaching users.
🎯 Exploit Status
Reflected XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited and require minimal technical skill.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 5.4.8.2 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Echo RSS Feed Post Generator'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate rss-feed-post-generator-echo
Implement WAF rules
allAdd web application firewall rules to block XSS payloads
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict script execution
- Use WordPress security plugins with XSS protection features
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for Echo RSS Feed Post Generator versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get rss-feed-post-generator-echo --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 5.4.8.2 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual GET/POST requests with script tags or JavaScript payloads
- Multiple failed XSS attempts in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing <script>, javascript:, or encoded XSS payloads
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND ("<script>" OR "javascript:" OR "onerror=" OR "onload=") AND uri="*echo*"