CVE-2025-53987
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Crocoblock JetMenu WordPress plugin allows attackers to retrieve embedded sensitive data through information disclosure in sent data. It affects all WordPress sites using JetMenu versions up to 2.4.11.1. Attackers can potentially access sensitive information that should not be exposed.
💻 Affected Systems
- Crocoblock JetMenu 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 retrieve sensitive configuration data, API keys, or credentials embedded in plugin responses, leading to complete site compromise or data breach.
Likely Case
Information disclosure exposing internal WordPress configuration, plugin settings, or other sensitive data that could aid further attacks.
If Mitigated
Limited exposure of non-critical information with proper network segmentation and access controls in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of WordPress plugin structure and data flows. No public exploit code available at this time.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 2.4.11.1
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/jet-menu/vulnerability/wordpress-jetmenu-2-4-11-1-sensitive-data-exposure-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find JetMenu plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and remove plugin, then install latest version from WordPress repository.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable JetMenu Plugin
WordPressTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched version is available
wp plugin deactivate jet-menu
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block suspicious data retrieval patterns
- Restrict access to WordPress admin interface using IP whitelisting
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > JetMenu version number. If version is 2.4.11.1 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get jet-menu --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify JetMenu plugin version is greater than 2.4.11.1 in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual GET/POST requests to JetMenu endpoints
- Multiple requests to /wp-content/plugins/jet-menu/
Network Indicators:
- Abnormal data retrieval patterns from JetMenu plugin endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/jet-menu/" OR plugin="jet-menu") AND status=200