CVE-2025-62991
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Minamaze WordPress theme allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that are then executed when other users view those pages. All WordPress sites using Minamaze theme versions up to 1.10.1 are affected. The vulnerability enables attackers to steal session cookies, redirect users, or perform actions on their behalf.
💻 Affected Systems
- ThinkUpThemes Minamaze WordPress Theme
⚠️ 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 the WordPress site, install backdoors, deface the website, or use the compromised site to attack visitors.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies, redirect users to phishing sites, or perform unauthorized actions on behalf of logged-in users.
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. Attackers need to find input vectors where the theme fails to sanitize user input before storing/displaying it.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.10.1
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/minamaze/vulnerability/wordpress-minamaze-theme-1-10-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Check if Minamaze theme update is available. 4. Update to latest version. 5. If no update available, switch to default theme and remove Minamaze.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Sanitization Plugin
allInstall WordPress security plugin that provides additional input sanitization and XSS protection
Content Security Policy
allImplement Content Security Policy headers to restrict script execution sources
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Switch to a different WordPress theme immediately
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Minamaze theme version. If version is 1.10.1 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep minamazeVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify Minamaze theme version is higher than 1.10.1 in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to theme-related endpoints
- JavaScript payloads in form submissions
- Multiple failed XSS attempts
Network Indicators:
- Script tags with malicious content in HTTP requests
- Requests containing common XSS payload patterns
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="*minamaze*" OR user_agent="*minamaze*") AND (http_method="POST" OR http_method="PUT") AND (request_body="*<script>*" OR request_body="*javascript:*")