CVE-2025-8780
📋 TL;DR
The Livemesh SiteOrigin Widgets WordPress plugin has a stored XSS vulnerability in Hero Header and Pricing Table widgets. Authenticated attackers with contributor-level access can inject malicious scripts that execute when users view affected pages. This affects all versions up to 3.9.1.
💻 Affected Systems
- Livemesh SiteOrigin Widgets 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 admin credentials, deface websites, redirect users to malicious sites, or install backdoors for persistent access.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious scripts to steal user session cookies or credentials, potentially compromising user accounts.
If Mitigated
With proper user role management and content review, impact is limited to potential defacement of specific pages.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated access with contributor privileges or higher. Attack vectors are well-documented in the vulnerability details.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.9.2 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://wordpress.org/plugins/livemesh-siteorigin-widgets/#developers
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Livemesh SiteOrigin Widgets'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. If not, download version 3.9.2+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable widgets
allTemporarily disable Hero Header and Pricing Table widgets until patched
Restrict user roles
allRemove contributor-level access or implement content approval workflow
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict content review process for all contributor submissions
- Install web application firewall with XSS protection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check plugin version in WordPress admin panel under Plugins > Installed Plugins. If version is 3.9.1 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin list --name=livemesh-siteorigin-widgets --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify plugin version shows 3.9.2 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to widget update endpoints
- Suspicious JavaScript in page content from contributor users
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected script tags in page responses containing 'lsow-hero-image-widget' or 'lsow-pricing-table-widget'
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("lsow-hero-image-widget" OR "lsow-pricing-table-widget") AND ("update" OR "save")🔗 References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3390558/livemesh-siteorigin-widgets/trunk/includes/widgets/lsow-hero-image-widget/tpl/default.php
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3390558/livemesh-siteorigin-widgets/trunk/includes/widgets/lsow-pricing-table-widget/tpl/default.php
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/livemesh-siteorigin-widgets/#developers
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/eae0783a-a409-4947-b837-aee219b4d445?source=cve
