CVE-2025-54668 in myCred Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 08/14/2025
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Saad Iqbal myCred allows Stored XSS. This issue affects myCred: from n/a through 2.9.4.3.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/14/2025
The vulnerability under discussion represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw that has been identified in the myCred plugin developed by Saad Iqbal. This stored cross-site scripting vulnerability specifically impacts versions ranging from an unspecified initial version through 2.9.4.3, creating a significant security risk for users who have installed this particular plugin on their WordPress websites. The issue stems from inadequate input sanitization during web page generation processes, allowing malicious actors to inject persistent malicious scripts into the application's user interface.
This vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-79, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of input during web page generation. The flaw enables attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of other users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized administrative actions. The stored nature of this XSS vulnerability means that malicious payloads are permanently saved within the application's database, making them persistently active and affecting all users who view the compromised content.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can be leveraged to perform sophisticated attacks against the affected WordPress installations. Attackers could craft malicious input that gets stored in the plugin's database and subsequently executed whenever other users access pages containing the compromised data. This persistent threat vector makes the vulnerability particularly dangerous for websites that rely on user-generated content or community features. The attack surface is further expanded when considering that myCred is often used for loyalty point management, making it a prime target for attackers seeking to compromise user accounts or manipulate reward systems.
From an attacker's perspective, this vulnerability aligns with techniques documented in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1059.008 sub-technique for 'Scripting' and T1531 for 'Account Access Through Persistence'. The compromised system could serve as a foothold for further lateral movement within the network, especially if the WordPress installation has administrative privileges or access to sensitive user data. Organizations using this plugin should immediately consider the potential for privilege escalation attacks where attackers use the XSS vulnerability to gain elevated access to administrative functions.
The recommended mitigation strategy involves immediate patching of the affected myCred plugin to version 2.9.4.4 or later, which contains the necessary fixes for the stored XSS vulnerability. Additionally, implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms should be enforced throughout the application's data handling processes. Security headers such as Content-Security-Policy should be configured to limit script execution and prevent unauthorized code injection. Regular security audits and penetration testing of WordPress installations can help identify similar vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious actors. Organizations should also implement web application firewalls and monitor for suspicious activities related to user input handling, particularly in plugins that manage user-generated content or administrative functions.