CVE-2025-62057
📋 TL;DR
This is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Houzez WordPress theme functionality plugin that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. It affects WordPress sites using the Houzez theme functionality plugin versions before 4.2.0. Attackers could steal session cookies, redirect users, or perform actions on their behalf.
💻 Affected Systems
- Houzez Theme - Functionality 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
Complete account takeover, session hijacking, credential theft, and potential administrative access if admin users are targeted.
Likely Case
Session cookie theft leading to unauthorized access, defacement of website content, or redirection to malicious sites.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper content security policies, input validation, and output encoding in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited and weaponization is likely given the prevalence of WordPress sites.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 4.2.0
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins
3. Find 'Houzez Theme - Functionality'
4. Click 'Update Now' if available
5. If not available, download version 4.2.0+ from WordPress repository
6. Deactivate old plugin
7. Upload and activate new version
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
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'"
Add to nginx config: add_header Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'";
Disable Plugin
linuxTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate houzez-theme-functionality
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads
- Enable WordPress security plugins with XSS protection features
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check plugin version in WordPress admin → Plugins → Houzez Theme - FunctionalityCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name=houzez-theme-functionality --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 4.2.0 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests with script tags or JavaScript payloads
- Multiple failed XSS attempts in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing <script>, javascript:, or encoded payloads
- Unexpected redirects to external domains
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND ("<script>" OR "javascript:" OR "onerror=" OR "onload=") AND uri="*houzez*"