CVE-2025-62926
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the TempTool 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 WordPress sites using TempTool versions up to and including 1.3.1. Attackers can steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users.
💻 Affected Systems
- HappyDevs TempTool 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, install backdoors, deface websites, or redirect visitors to malicious sites containing malware.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies, potentially compromising user accounts and performing unauthorized actions within the WordPress dashboard.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before being stored or displayed to users.
🎯 Exploit Status
Stored XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited and weaponized. The patchstack reference indicates public disclosure with technical details.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.3.2 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin dashboard. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find TempTool plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and delete plugin, then install latest version from WordPress repository.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable TempTool Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched version is available
wp plugin deactivate temptool
Implement WAF Rules
allAdd web application firewall rules to block XSS payloads targeting TempTool endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable or remove the TempTool plugin completely from your WordPress installation.
- Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict script execution sources.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin dashboard > Plugins > Installed Plugins for TempTool version. If version is 1.3.1 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin list --name=temptool --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify TempTool plugin version shows 1.3.2 or later in WordPress plugins list.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to TempTool plugin endpoints containing script tags or JavaScript payloads
- Multiple failed XSS attempts in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing malicious script payloads targeting TempTool functionality
- Unexpected outbound connections from WordPress site after visiting pages with TempTool content
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (uri="*temptool*" OR uri="*current-template-name*") AND (content="<script>" OR content="javascript:" OR content="onerror=" OR content="onload=")