CVE-2025-64632
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Auctollo Google XML Sitemaps WordPress plugin (google-sitemap-generator). It allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially accessing functionality they shouldn't have permission to use. All WordPress sites running affected versions of this plugin are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- Auctollo Google XML Sitemaps (google-sitemap-generator)
⚠️ 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 modify sitemap settings, inject malicious content into sitemaps, or potentially access other administrative functions if the vulnerability chains with other issues.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could modify sitemap generation settings, potentially affecting SEO or causing denial of service through sitemap manipulation.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication requirements, the vulnerability would be prevented from being exploited.
🎯 Exploit Status
The vulnerability requires some level of access but bypasses authorization checks. No public exploit code has been identified at this time.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 4.1.22 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Google XML Sitemaps' and click 'Update Now' if available. 4. Alternatively, download version 4.1.22+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate google-sitemap-generator
Restrict Access via .htaccess
linuxAdd access restrictions to plugin directories
# Add to .htaccess in plugin directory:
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls and monitor for unauthorized access attempts
- Consider using alternative sitemap generation plugins or methods
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Google XML Sitemaps versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get google-sitemap-generator --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 4.1.22 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to plugin admin pages
- Unexpected modifications to sitemap settings
Network Indicators:
- Unusual requests to /wp-admin/admin.php?page=google-sitemap-generator
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="/wp-admin/admin.php" AND uri_query="page=google-sitemap-generator") AND user_role!="administrator"