CVE-2025-69089
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Auto Listings WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that are then executed when other users view those pages. The vulnerability affects all WordPress sites running Auto Listings plugin versions 2.7.1 and earlier. Attackers can potentially steal session cookies, redirect users, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Auto Listings 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 users to malicious sites, potentially leading to complete site compromise and data theft.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript that steals user session cookies or redirects visitors to phishing pages, potentially compromising user accounts and sensitive data.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before execution, preventing successful exploitation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Stored XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited in the wild. While no public PoC is mentioned, the vulnerability type suggests exploitation is straightforward for attackers with basic web security knowledge.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 2.7.1
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find Auto Listings plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available. 5. If no update appears, manually download latest version from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Auto Listings plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate auto-listings
Implement Content Security Policy
allAdd CSP headers to mitigate XSS impact
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 plugin access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Auto Listings → Version number. If version is 2.7.1 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get auto-listings --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify plugin version shows higher than 2.7.1 in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to Auto Listings endpoints
- Suspicious JavaScript payloads in form submissions
- Multiple failed XSS attempts in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- Malicious script tags in HTTP requests to plugin endpoints
- Unexpected redirects from Auto Listings pages
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND ("auto-listings" OR "wp-content/plugins/auto-listings") AND ("<script" OR "javascript:" OR "onload=" OR "onerror=")