Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2011-3852 is a cross-site scripting issue in the EvoLve WordPress theme before version 1.2.6. A public site using the vulnerable theme could let an attacker inject script or HTML through the search parameter, potentially affecting visitors or administrators who view crafted content.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for public WordPress sites using the affected theme, especially administrator-facing or high-traffic sites. Business risk is moderate because XSS can support session theft, phishing, or site trust abuse, but the sources provide no evidence of active exploitation.
Technical view
The source bundle describes XSS in the EvoLve theme before 1.2.6 for WordPress via the `s` parameter. No CVSS, CWE, CPE, or detailed exploit conditions are provided. The most likely affected surface is WordPress search handling or theme output that fails to encode user-controlled search input.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the EvoLve theme earlier than 1.2.6. Sites not using this theme, or using version 1.2.6 or later, are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE is public, but the bundle does not cite active exploitation, and it is not listed as KEV. Treat it as externally reachable if the vulnerable theme is installed on an internet-facing WordPress site.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: the record identifies the theme, version boundary, and `s` parameter, but lacks CVSS, CWE, CPE, exploit maturity, and detailed remediation notes. Avoid broad WordPress assumptions beyond EvoLve before 1.2.6.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the EvoLve theme and confirm installed versions.
- Upgrade EvoLve to version 1.2.6 or later where available.
- If upgrade is unavailable, replace or disable the vulnerable theme.
- Check the vendor advisory for any additional remediation guidance.
- Review logs for unusual search-parameter activity targeting WordPress pages.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any production WordPress site uses EvoLve before 1.2.6.
- Verify the theme version from WordPress administration or deployment records.
- In staging, confirm search input renders as text, not executable markup.
- Review public pages using search results for unsafe reflected user input.
- Document affected hosts, remediation status, and residual exposure.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://sitewat.ch/en/Advisories/10CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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