CVE-2025-24670 in Term Taxonomy Converter Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 04/17/2025
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Dhanendran Rajagopal Term Taxonomy Converter allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects Term Taxonomy Converter: from n/a through 1.2.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/17/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-24670 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the Term Taxonomy Converter plugin developed by Dhanendran Rajagopal. This weakness falls under the category of improper input neutralization during web page generation, creating a pathway for malicious actors to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into web applications. The vulnerability specifically manifests as a reflected cross-site scripting issue, meaning that malicious payloads are reflected back to users through web application responses without proper sanitization or encoding. The affected version range spans from an unspecified initial version through version 1.2, indicating that the flaw has existed for some time and affects multiple iterations of the plugin.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient validation and sanitization of user-supplied input parameters that are subsequently incorporated into dynamically generated web pages. When the plugin processes incoming requests containing malicious script code, it fails to properly escape or encode special characters that could alter the intended HTML or JavaScript execution context. This allows attackers to craft malicious URLs or input vectors that, when processed by the plugin, execute unintended code within the victim's browser context. The reflected nature of this vulnerability means that the malicious script is not stored on the server but is instead reflected from the web application's response to the user's browser, making it particularly dangerous for targeted attacks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it provides attackers with the capability to perform a wide range of malicious activities including session hijacking, credential theft, data exfiltration, and redirection to malicious websites. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by crafting specially formatted URLs that, when clicked by an authenticated user, would execute malicious scripts within the user's browser session. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of website content, or complete compromise of user accounts. The vulnerability is particularly concerning in environments where the plugin is used with privileged users, as it could enable attackers to escalate their privileges or access restricted functionality. The reflected XSS nature also makes this vulnerability suitable for phishing campaigns where attackers can craft convincing attack vectors that appear legitimate to end users.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application. The most effective immediate solution involves proper sanitization of all user-supplied input before it is incorporated into dynamic web page generation, with special attention to encoding characters that could be interpreted as HTML or JavaScript. Implementing Content Security Policy headers can provide additional protection against script execution, while regular security audits and input validation testing should be conducted to prevent similar issues. Organizations using this plugin should immediately update to the latest version if available, or implement proper input sanitization measures if an update is not immediately possible. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and represents a clear violation of secure coding practices outlined in the OWASP Top Ten. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to T1566 (Phishing) and T1059 (Command and Scripting Interpreter) techniques, as it enables both social engineering attacks through phishing and direct code execution capabilities for attackers.