CVE-2025-62968
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WP Last Modified Info WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. When users view pages containing the injected scripts, the attacker can steal session cookies, redirect users, or perform actions on their behalf. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of this plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WP Last Modified Info 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.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies, potentially compromising user accounts and performing unauthorized actions.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before reaching users.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires ability to modify plugin content or settings, typically requiring contributor-level access or higher.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 1.9.3 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'WP Last Modified Info'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available, or download latest version from WordPress repository. 5. Activate updated plugin.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
WordPressTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched version is available
wp plugin deactivate wp-last-modified-info
Implement WAF Rules
allConfigure web application firewall to block XSS payloads targeting this plugin
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove plugin entirely if not essential for site functionality
- Implement strict content security policy (CSP) headers to mitigate XSS impact
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for WP Last Modified Info versionCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name=wp-last-modified-info --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.9.3 or higher in WordPress admin plugins list📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual plugin modification activity
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by plugin changes
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing suspicious JavaScript in plugin-related parameters
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND "wp-last-modified-info" AND ("update" OR "modify" OR "inject")