CVE-2025-58027
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress NGG Smart Image Search plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. When users view pages containing the malicious content, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially stealing credentials or performing unauthorized actions. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of this plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- wpo-HR NGG Smart Image Search 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, deface websites, or redirect visitors to malicious sites.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript that steals user session cookies or credentials when users view affected pages.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before reaching users' browsers.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires the ability to inject malicious input that gets stored and displayed by the plugin. The vulnerability is stored XSS, meaning malicious payloads persist until removed.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 3.4.4 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'NGG Smart Image Search' and click 'Update Now'. 4. Alternatively, download the latest version from WordPress.org and replace the plugin files via FTP/SFTP.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable plugin temporarily
WordPressDeactivate the NGG Smart Image Search plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate ngg-smart-image-search
Implement Content Security Policy
allAdd CSP headers to restrict script execution sources
Add to .htaccess: Header set Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'"
Or use WordPress CSP plugin
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable the NGG Smart Image Search plugin immediately
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for NGG Smart Image Search versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get ngg-smart-image-search --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 3.4.4 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to plugin endpoints
- Suspicious JavaScript in plugin-related database entries
Network Indicators:
- Malicious script tags in HTTP responses from plugin pages
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND "ngg-smart-image-search" AND ("script" OR "javascript" OR "onload" OR "onerror")