HIGH CVSS 7.1
Published: 2025-01-27

CVE-2025-24680

wpexperts wp_multi_store_locator Security Advisory (CVE-2025-24680)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2025-24680 impacting wpexperts wp_multi_store_locator. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.1 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in WPExperts.io WP Multistore Locator wp-multi-store-locator allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Multistore Locator: from n/a through <= 2.4.7.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
Low (A:L)
Partial service performance degradation

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product wpexperts / wp_multi_store_locator
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-80

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2025-24680 impacting wpexperts wp_multi_store_locator.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2025-24680.yaml
id: cve-2025-24680

info:
  name: wpexperts wp_multi_store_locator - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2025-24680 affecting wpexperts wp_multi_store_locator.
    Evaluation: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in WPExperts.io WP Multistore Locator wp-multi-store-locat...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2025-24680
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
    cvss-score: 7.1
    cve-id: CVE-2025-24680
    cwe-id: CWE-80
  tags: cve,cve-2025-24680,wpexperts,wp_multi_store_locator,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "wp_multi_store_locator"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2025-24680.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2025-24680
# Target: wpexperts wp_multi_store_locator | CVSS: 7.1 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2025-24680 (wpexperts wp_multi_store_locator)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against wpexperts wp_multi_store_locator scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2025-24680.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2025-24680
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install wp_multi_store_locator 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade wp_multi_store_locator 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update wp_multi_store_locator

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i wp_multi_store_locator 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i wp_multi_store_locator

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2025-24680 in wpexperts wp_multi_store_locator?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update wpexperts wp_multi_store_locator packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2025-24680?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2025-24680?

CVE-2025-24680 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.1 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.1
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2025-24680
Weakness CWE-80
Vendor wpexperts
Product wp_multi_store_locator
Published 2025-01-27
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L