CVE-2025-52796
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages generated by WP-Recall, a WordPress plugin. When users visit a specially crafted URL, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially stealing session cookies or performing actions on their behalf. All WordPress sites using WP-Recall versions up to 16.26.14 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WP-Recall 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 steal user session cookies, perform actions as authenticated users, or redirect users to phishing pages.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts are neutralized before reaching users' browsers.
🎯 Exploit Status
Reflected XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited through phishing emails or malicious links.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 16.26.14
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-recall/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-recall-16-26-14-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 WP-Recall and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify update completes successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable WP-Recall plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate wp-recall
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 browser security extensions that block reflected XSS attacks
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for WP-Recall versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get wp-recall --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify WP-Recall version is higher than 16.26.14 in WordPress plugins list📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual GET/POST requests with script tags or JavaScript in parameters
- Multiple failed XSS attempts in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing <script> tags or JavaScript in URL parameters
- Unusual redirects from your domain
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND ("<script" OR "javascript:" OR "onload=" OR "onerror=") AND uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/wp-recall/"