CVE-2025-22714: Mobile DJ Manager XSS Vulnerability

CVE-2025-22714 Overview

CVE-2025-22714 is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the MDJM Mobile DJ Manager WordPress plugin (mobile-dj-manager). The flaw affects all plugin versions up to and including 1.7.5.6 and stems from improper neutralization of user-supplied input during web page generation [CWE-79]. An unauthenticated attacker can craft a malicious URL containing script payloads. When a victim clicks the link, the injected JavaScript executes in the victim's browser context within the vulnerable WordPress site.

Critical Impact
Successful exploitation enables session hijacking, credential theft, and unauthorized actions performed in the context of an authenticated WordPress administrator.

Affected Products

MDJM Mobile DJ Manager WordPress plugin (mobile-dj-manager) versions up to and including 1.7.5.6
WordPress sites with the MDJM Event Management plugin installed
All deployments where the plugin processes unsanitized request parameters

Discovery Timeline

2025-01-24 - CVE-2025-22714 published to NVD
2026-04-23 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2025-22714

Vulnerability Analysis

The MDJM Mobile DJ Manager plugin fails to sanitize user-controlled input before reflecting it back into HTML responses. This places the vulnerability in the Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) class under [CWE-79]. The reflected nature means the malicious payload travels through a single request-response cycle rather than being stored on the server.

The attack requires user interaction, typically through a crafted link delivered via phishing or a malicious referrer. Because the vulnerability has a scope change, the injected script can affect resources beyond the vulnerable component, including session cookies and administrative interfaces.

The MDJM plugin manages event bookings, client portals, and staff scheduling for DJ businesses. Administrative users frequently interact with plugin pages, increasing the value of a successful XSS payload targeting privileged sessions.

Root Cause

The root cause is missing output encoding and input sanitization on request parameters processed by the plugin. User-supplied values flow directly into HTML output without being filtered through WordPress sanitization functions such as esc_html(), esc_attr(), or sanitize_text_field().

Attack Vector

An attacker constructs a URL pointing to a vulnerable MDJM endpoint and embeds a JavaScript payload in a reflected parameter. The attacker delivers the URL to a target through email, chat, or social media. When the victim loads the URL while authenticated to the WordPress site, the browser executes the payload with the victim's privileges.

The vulnerability does not require attacker authentication. Exploitation succeeds with a single victim click, making it suitable for targeted attacks against WordPress administrators and editors.

Detection Methods for CVE-2025-22714

Indicators of Compromise

HTTP request logs containing URL parameters with <script>, javascript:, onerror=, or onload= patterns targeting mobile-dj-manager endpoints
Unexpected outbound requests from administrator browsers to attacker-controlled domains
WordPress audit log entries showing administrative actions originating from unusual referrers
New or modified administrative accounts created shortly after a suspicious URL click

Detection Strategies

Inspect web server access logs for requests to /wp-content/plugins/mobile-dj-manager/ containing encoded or raw HTML metacharacters in query strings
Deploy a web application firewall rule that flags reflected parameter values containing script tags or JavaScript event handlers
Correlate referrer headers with administrative session activity to identify click-through exploitation

Monitoring Recommendations

Enable WordPress audit logging for all administrator and editor actions
Monitor for installed plugin version 1.7.5.6 or earlier across managed WordPress fleets
Alert on browser-based exfiltration attempts from endpoints used to administer WordPress sites

How to Mitigate CVE-2025-22714

Immediate Actions Required

Update the MDJM Mobile DJ Manager plugin to a version newer than 1.7.5.6 as soon as a patched release becomes available from the vendor
Restrict WordPress administrative access to known IP ranges or via VPN to reduce the exposure of privileged sessions
Communicate phishing risk to administrators and instruct them not to click unfamiliar links pointing to the WordPress instance

Patch Information

The vulnerability affects MDJM Mobile DJ Manager through version 1.7.5.6. Administrators should consult the Patchstack Vulnerability Report for current patch availability and upgrade guidance.

Workarounds

Deactivate the MDJM Mobile DJ Manager plugin until a fixed release is installed
Deploy a WAF rule that blocks requests to plugin endpoints containing script tags, event handlers, or JavaScript URI schemes
Enforce a strict Content Security Policy (CSP) on the WordPress site to limit inline script execution
Require administrators to use isolated browser profiles when managing the WordPress site

bash

# Example WAF rule fragment blocking common reflected XSS payloads against the plugin
SecRule REQUEST_URI "@contains /wp-content/plugins/mobile-dj-manager/" \
    "chain,deny,status:403,id:1002271,msg:'Block reflected XSS attempt against MDJM plugin'"
SecRule ARGS "@rx (?i)(<script|javascript:|onerror=|onload=)" "t:urlDecodeUni"