CVE-2025-57929
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Double the Donation WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that are then executed when other users view those pages. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.0.0 of the plugin, potentially impacting any WordPress site using this donation matching tool.
💻 Affected Systems
- Double the Donation 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 credentials, hijack user sessions, deface websites, or redirect users to malicious sites, potentially leading to complete site compromise and data theft.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies or credentials, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the WordPress admin panel.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before reaching users, preventing execution.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires the ability to inject malicious input into the plugin's web page generation, typically through user-submitted content or administrative interfaces.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 2.0.0
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Double the Donation plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and remove plugin until patched version is released.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
WordPressTemporarily deactivate the Double the Donation plugin until patched version is available
wp plugin deactivate double-the-donation
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict script execution
- Use web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Double the Donation version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin get double-the-donation --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is greater than 2.0.0 in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to plugin endpoints
- JavaScript payloads in form submissions
Network Indicators:
- Malicious script tags in HTTP requests to plugin URLs
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="*double-the-donation*" OR plugin="double-the-donation") AND (http_method="POST" OR http_method="PUT") AND (content="<script>" OR content="javascript:")