CVE-2025-67533
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Themify Portfolio Post WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. When users view pages containing the injected scripts, the attacker can steal session cookies, redirect users, or perform actions on their behalf. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of this plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Themify Portfolio Post 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 sites, install backdoors, deface websites, or redirect visitors to malicious sites.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies, redirect users to phishing pages, or perform actions as logged-in users.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output escaping, malicious scripts would be neutralized before reaching users.
🎯 Exploit Status
XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited. The patchstack reference suggests exploitation details are publicly available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.3.0
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Themify Portfolio Post'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. If no update is available, deactivate and delete the plugin, then install the latest version from WordPress repository.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate themify-portfolio-post
Content Security Policy
allImplement CSP headers to restrict script execution
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 a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with XSS protection rules
- Disable the portfolio post functionality or restrict access to affected pages
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for 'Themify Portfolio Post' versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get themify-portfolio-post --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is greater than 1.3.0 in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to portfolio-related endpoints
- JavaScript payloads in form submissions or URL parameters
- Multiple failed XSS attempts in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- Suspicious script tags in HTTP requests
- Unusual outbound connections after visiting portfolio pages
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (http_method="POST" AND uri_path="/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" AND (form_data CONTAINS "<script>" OR form_data CONTAINS "javascript:"))