CVE-2025-62749
📋 TL;DR
This DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress User Specific Content plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. When exploited, it can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious sites. All WordPress sites using User Specific Content plugin versions up to 1.0.6 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress User Specific Content 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, install backdoors, or redirect visitors to phishing/malware sites.
Likely Case
Attackers steal user session cookies, perform actions as authenticated users, or deface website content.
If Mitigated
Limited to stealing non-sensitive data or minor content manipulation if proper CSP headers and input validation are in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
XSS vulnerabilities are commonly weaponized. The public advisory includes technical details that could be used to create exploits.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.7 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'User Specific Content' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available. 5. If no update appears, manually download version 1.0.7+ from WordPress.org and replace the plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the User Specific Content plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate user-specific-content
Implement Content Security Policy
allAdd CSP headers to mitigate XSS attacks
Add to .htaccess: Header set Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'"
Add to wp-config.php: header("Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'");
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads
- Disable the User Specific Content plugin entirely and use alternative functionality
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > User Specific Content > Version. If version is 1.0.6 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get user-specific-content --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.0.7 or higher in WordPress admin panel. Test input fields that previously accepted script tags.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests containing script tags or JavaScript payloads
- Multiple failed XSS attempts in web server logs
- Unexpected plugin file modifications
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with suspicious parameters containing <script> tags or JavaScript code
- Outbound connections to unknown domains following page loads
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND ("<script" OR "javascript:" OR "onload=" OR "onerror=") AND uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/user-specific-content/"