CVE-2025-57998
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress E-namad & Shamed Logo Manager 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 2.2 of the plugin, potentially compromising user sessions and allowing unauthorized actions.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress E-namad & Shamed Logo Manager 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, take over WordPress sites, deface websites, or redirect users to malicious sites, potentially leading to complete site compromise.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies, perform actions on behalf of authenticated users, or display phishing content to visitors.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before reaching users, preventing execution.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires finding and targeting the vulnerable input fields. The vulnerability is stored, meaning injected scripts persist until removed.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 2.2 (check WordPress plugin repository for latest)
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'E-namad & Shamed Logo Manager'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available, or delete and reinstall latest version from WordPress repository.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
Implement WAF Rules
allConfigure web application firewall to block XSS payloads targeting this plugin
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict script execution
- Enable WordPress security plugins with XSS protection features
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for 'E-namad & Shamed Logo Manager' version 2.2 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name='e-namad-shamed-logo-manager' --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is higher than 2.2 and test input fields for proper sanitization📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to plugin endpoints
- JavaScript payloads in input fields
- Multiple failed XSS attempts
Network Indicators:
- Malicious script tags in HTTP requests to plugin URLs
- Unexpected redirects from plugin pages
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (plugin="e-namad-shamed-logo-manager" OR uri="/wp-content/plugins/e-namad-shamed-logo-manager/") AND (payload="<script>" OR payload="javascript:")