CVE-2025-6832
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Publication date: 2025-08-02
Last updated on: 2025-08-04
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress | all_in_one_time_clock_lite | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the All in One Time Clock Lite WordPress plugin, specifically via the 'nonce' parameter. Due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping, an unauthenticated attacker can inject malicious web scripts that execute when a user is tricked into clicking a crafted link.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website, potentially leading to theft of user credentials, session hijacking, or performing actions on behalf of the user without their consent. Since it requires user interaction (clicking a link), it can be used in phishing attacks to compromise user data or site integrity.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability involves Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) via the 'nonce' parameter in the All in One Time Clock Lite plugin for WordPress. Detection can involve monitoring HTTP requests to the affected plugin endpoints for suspicious or unexpected 'nonce' parameter values containing script tags or encoded payloads. You can use tools like curl or wget to send crafted requests and observe responses for script injection. For example, a command to test might be: curl -G --data-urlencode "nonce=<script>alert(1)</script>" https://yourwordpresssite.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=aio_time_clock_lite_action Additionally, web application firewalls (WAF) or intrusion detection systems (IDS) can be configured to alert on such suspicious parameters. Reviewing web server logs for unusual query parameters or payloads targeting 'nonce' can also help detect exploitation attempts. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate mitigation step is to update the All in One Time Clock Lite plugin to version 2.0.1 or later, as this version includes sanitization of user inputs (including the 'nonce' parameter), nonce verification using wp_verify_nonce(), and authorization checks to prevent unauthorized actions. If updating immediately is not possible, consider disabling the plugin temporarily or restricting access to the affected plugin endpoints. Additionally, implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to block suspicious input patterns targeting the 'nonce' parameter can help reduce risk until the update is applied. [1]