CVE-2025-62885 is a DOM-based Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified in the RexTheme WP VR WordPress plugin, affecting versions up to and including 8.5.42. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of user input during the generation of web pages, which allows malicious actors to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of a victim’s browser session. This type of XSS is particularly dangerous because it manipulates the Document Object Model (DOM) on the client side, making detection and mitigation more challenging. The attack vector requires network access (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), and low privileges (PR:L), but does require user interaction (UI:R), such as clicking a crafted link or visiting a malicious page. The vulnerability’s scope is changed (S:C), meaning it can affect resources beyond the vulnerable component, potentially impacting the entire web application. The consequences include partial loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:L/I:L/A:L), allowing attackers to steal session cookies, perform actions on behalf of users, deface websites, or redirect users to malicious sites. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild and no official patches have been released, the vulnerability poses a significant risk to websites using this plugin. The RexTheme WP VR plugin is used to create virtual reality tours within WordPress sites, often employed by real estate, tourism, and event organizations. Due to the plugin’s integration with WordPress, a widely used CMS, the vulnerability could have a broad impact if exploited. The vulnerability was published on October 27, 2025, with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5, categorizing it as medium severity. The lack of published patches necessitates immediate attention to alternative mitigation strategies.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-62885 can be significant, especially for those relying on WordPress sites enhanced with the RexTheme WP VR plugin for virtual tours or interactive content. Successful exploitation could lead to session hijacking, unauthorized actions on websites, data leakage, and reputational damage. This is particularly critical for sectors such as real estate, tourism, education, and cultural institutions that use virtual reality tours to engage customers or stakeholders. The vulnerability’s ability to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability means sensitive customer data and business operations could be compromised. Additionally, compromised websites could be used as vectors for further attacks or phishing campaigns targeting European users. Given the medium severity and the requirement for user interaction and authentication, the risk is moderate but non-negligible, especially in environments where users have low security awareness or where the plugin is widely deployed without strict access controls. The absence of known exploits in the wild provides a window for proactive mitigation, but organizations should not delay remediation efforts.

1. Monitor RexTheme and WordPress plugin repositories for official patches addressing CVE-2025-62885 and apply them immediately upon release. 2. Until patches are available, restrict access to the WP VR plugin features to trusted users only and minimize the number of users with privileges to interact with the plugin. 3. Implement strict Content Security Policies (CSP) to limit the execution of untrusted scripts and reduce the impact of potential XSS payloads. 4. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious input patterns targeting the vulnerable plugin. 5. Conduct regular security audits and penetration tests focusing on DOM-based XSS vectors within WordPress environments. 6. Educate users about the risks of clicking on untrusted links or interacting with suspicious content, reducing the likelihood of successful user interaction exploitation. 7. Consider temporarily disabling or replacing the WP VR plugin with alternative solutions if immediate patching is not feasible. 8. Monitor web server and application logs for unusual activity indicative of attempted exploitation, such as unexpected script injections or anomalous user behavior.