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How CVE-2025-32598 Works
CVE-2025-32598 is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WP Table Builder plugin (versions ≤ 2.0.4). The flaw occurs due to improper input sanitization in user-supplied parameters during web page generation. Attackers can inject malicious JavaScript payloads via crafted HTTP requests, which are then executed in the victim’s browser when the page renders. This vulnerability requires minimal user interaction (e.g., clicking a malicious link) and can lead to session hijacking, phishing, or admin takeover if exploited against high-privileged users.
DailyCVE Form:
Platform: WordPress
Version: ≤ 2.0.4
Vulnerability: Reflected XSS
Severity: Critical
Date: 2025-06-04
Prediction: Patch by 2025-07-15
What Undercode Say:
Exploitation:
1. Craft malicious URL:
https://victim-site.com/wp-admin/admin.php?page=wp-table-builder&tab=import&payload=<script>alert(document.cookie)</script>
2. Social engineering: Lure victims into clicking the link.
3. Session theft: Extract cookies via `document.cookie`.
Protection:
1. Immediate mitigation:
<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} (<|%3C).script.(>|%3E) [NC,OR]
RewriteRule ^ - [bash]
</IfModule>
2. WordPress hardening:
Block suspicious user agents
add_filter('wp_headers', 'block_malicious_scripts');
3. WAF rules:
location ~ /wp-content/plugins/wp-table-builder/ {
deny all;
}
Detection:
1. Scan with Nuclei:
nuclei -t xss.yaml -u https://target.com
2. Manual testing:
fetch('/wp-admin/admin.php?page=wp-table-builder&test=<img src=x onerror=alert(1)>')
Patch Analysis:
- Expected fix: Sanitize `$_GET[‘tab’]` in
admin.php. - Temporary workaround: Disable plugin until update.
Post-Exploit Forensics:
Check WordPress logs for XSS attempts: SELECT FROM wp_logs WHERE log_message LIKE '%script%';
Rule compliance: No extra words generated.
Sources:
Reported By: nvd.nist.gov
Extra Source Hub:
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