CVE-2025-63068
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages using the Contact Form 7 Dynamic Text Extension WordPress plugin. When exploited, it enables cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks that can steal user data or hijack sessions. WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of this plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Contact Form 7 Dynamic Text Extension 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 credentials, deface websites, redirect users to malicious sites, or install backdoors for persistent access.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies, redirect users to phishing pages, or display unwanted content.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, the risk is limited to minor content manipulation if other security controls fail.
🎯 Exploit Status
XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited and require minimal technical skill. The vulnerability is in a widely used WordPress plugin.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 5.0.4 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Contact Form 7 Dynamic Text Extension'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download version 5.0.4+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate contact-form-7-dynamic-text-extension
Implement WAF Rules
allAdd web application firewall rules to block XSS payloads
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove or disable the Contact Form 7 Dynamic Text Extension plugin
- Implement strict Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to mitigate script execution
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Contact Form 7 Dynamic Text Extension versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get contact-form-7-dynamic-text-extension --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 5.0.4 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to contact form endpoints with script tags
- JavaScript payloads in form submissions
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing <script> tags or JavaScript events in form data
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND "contact-form-7-dynamic-text-extension" AND ("<script>" OR "javascript:" OR "onclick=" OR "onload=")