Weaver Xtreme Theme <= 5.0.7 - Authenticated(Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Display Name
Vulnerability Description
The Weaver Xtreme Theme for WordPress is vulnerable to stored Cross-Site Scripting due to insufficient escaping of the profile display name in versions up to, and including, 5.0.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Ramuel Gall
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5b2bef63-c871-45e4-bb05-12bbba20ca5e?source=cve
- https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/weaver-xtreme/5.0.7/includes/lib-content.php#L1081
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2023/04/hiding-in-plain-sight-cross-site-scripting-vulnerabilities-patched-in-weaver-products/
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