CVE-2025-53993
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Crocoblock's JetPopup WordPress plugin allows attackers to retrieve embedded sensitive data through information insertion in sent data. It affects all WordPress sites using JetPopup versions up to 2.0.15. The exposure could include sensitive information embedded in popup content or configurations.
💻 Affected Systems
- Crocoblock JetPopup 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 extract sensitive user data, authentication tokens, or configuration secrets embedded in popup content, potentially leading to account compromise or data breaches.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to embedded sensitive information such as user details, partial credentials, or internal configuration data exposed through popup functionality.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, the risk is limited to non-sensitive data exposure with minimal impact.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of the plugin's data handling mechanisms and likely some level of access to trigger popup functionality.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 2.0.15
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/jet-popup/vulnerability/wordpress-jetpopup-2-0-15-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 JetPopup and click 'Update Now' if available. 4. If no update appears, manually download latest version from WordPress repository. 5. Deactivate, delete old version, and install new version.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable JetPopup Plugin
WordPressTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate jet-popup
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall rules to block suspicious data retrieval patterns
- Restrict access to WordPress admin interface and implement strong authentication controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > JetPopup version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin get jet-popup --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify JetPopup version is 2.0.16 or higher in WordPress plugins list📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual data retrieval patterns from popup endpoints
- Multiple failed attempts to access sensitive data endpoints
Network Indicators:
- Abnormal traffic to /wp-content/plugins/jet-popup/ endpoints
- Suspicious parameter manipulation in popup-related requests
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/jet-popup/" OR plugin="jet-popup") AND (status_code=200 OR parameter_count>10)