CVE-2025-68076
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Stockholm Core WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that are then executed when other users view those pages. It affects all WordPress sites using Stockholm Core versions up to and including 2.4.6. The vulnerability requires user interaction but can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or website defacement.
💻 Affected Systems
- Select-Themes Stockholm Core 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, take over the WordPress site, install backdoors, or redirect visitors to malicious sites, potentially compromising all site users.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies, perform actions on behalf of authenticated users, or deface website content.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, the malicious payloads would be neutralized before reaching users, preventing script execution.
🎯 Exploit Status
Stored XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited. While no public PoC is mentioned, the vulnerability type is well-understood and weaponization is likely given the prevalence of WordPress sites.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 2.4.6
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Stockholm Core' and check if update is available. 4. Click 'Update Now' to install the latest version. 5. Verify the plugin version is greater than 2.4.6.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Temporarily disable plugin
allDeactivate the Stockholm Core plugin until patched, though this may break site functionality.
wp plugin deactivate stockholm-core
Implement WAF rules
allConfigure web application firewall to block XSS payloads targeting the vulnerable endpoints.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to limit script execution
- Enable WordPress security plugins with XSS protection features
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Installed Plugins → Stockholm Core version. If version is 2.4.6 or lower, the site is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get stockholm-core --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify Stockholm Core version is greater than 2.4.6 in the WordPress plugins list.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to Stockholm Core endpoints containing script tags or JavaScript payloads
- Multiple failed XSS attempts in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with suspicious parameters containing <script>, javascript:, or encoded payloads
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND ("stockholm-core" OR "wp-content/plugins/stockholm-core") AND ("<script>" OR "javascript:" OR "onerror=" OR "onload=")