CVE-2025-63050
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the REHub Framework WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that are then executed when other users view those pages. All WordPress sites using REHub Framework version 19.9.8 or earlier are affected. The vulnerability exists due to improper input sanitization during web page generation.
💻 Affected Systems
- REHub Framework 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 admin accounts, deface websites, redirect users to malicious sites, or install backdoors for persistent access.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies, perform actions on behalf of authenticated users, or redirect users to phishing pages.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before reaching users, preventing execution.
🎯 Exploit Status
While no public proof-of-concept exists, stored XSS vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins are frequently weaponized. Exploitation typically requires some level of user interaction or content submission capability.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 19.9.8
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find REHub Framework and check for updates. 4. If update is available, click 'Update Now'. 5. Alternatively, download the latest version from WordPress.org and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable REHub Framework Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patching is possible
wp plugin deactivate rehub-framework
Implement Content Security Policy
allAdd CSP headers to restrict script execution sources
Add to .htaccess: Header set Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'"
Add to nginx config: add_header Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'";
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads
- Restrict user input fields and implement strict input validation for all form submissions
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for REHub Framework version. If version is 19.9.8 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin list --name=rehub-framework --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify REHub Framework version is greater than 19.9.8 in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests containing script tags or JavaScript code to REHub Framework endpoints
- Multiple failed attempts to submit malformed input to plugin forms
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing <script> tags or JavaScript event handlers in parameters
- Outbound connections to suspicious domains following page views
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("rehub-framework" OR "rehub") AND ("<script>" OR "javascript:" OR "onerror=" OR "onload=")