CVE-2025-63046
📋 TL;DR
This DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the ListingPro WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. It affects all WordPress sites using ListingPro plugin versions up to and including 2.9.9. Attackers can steal session cookies, redirect users, or perform actions on their behalf.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress ListingPro 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 steal administrator session cookies, gain full control of WordPress site, install backdoors, deface website, or steal sensitive user data.
Likely Case
Attackers steal user session cookies, redirect visitors to malicious sites, or perform limited actions within user context.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts are neutralized before execution.
🎯 Exploit Status
DOM-based XSS typically requires user interaction but can be triggered via crafted URLs. No public exploit code identified yet.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.9.10 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'ListingPro' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update appears, manually download version 2.9.10+ from WordPress repository.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable ListingPro Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate listingpro-plugin
Implement Content Security Policy
allAdd CSP headers to restrict script execution sources
Add to .htaccess: Header set Content-Security-Policy "script-src 'self'"
Add to nginx config: add_header Content-Security-Policy "script-src 'self'";
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads
- Disable user input fields that trigger the DOM manipulation
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > ListingPro version. If version is 2.9.9 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get listingpro-plugin --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify ListingPro plugin version is 2.9.10 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual JavaScript in URL parameters
- Suspicious script tags in access logs
- Multiple failed XSS attempts
Network Indicators:
- Malicious script payloads in HTTP requests
- Unexpected redirects to external domains
SIEM Query:
source="web_access" AND ("<script" OR "javascript:" OR "onerror=" OR "onload=") AND uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/listingpro-plugin/"