Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Themify Portfolio Post before 1.2.2 could let a logged-in contributor or higher save malicious script through shortcode attributes. The script would run when another user views the affected post or page. This is not unauthenticated takeover, but it can create phishing, session, or content-integrity risk inside the site.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority website hygiene issue. Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites with multiple content contributors or less-trusted author accounts. It is lower urgency than unauthenticated remote code execution, but still meaningful because stored XSS can affect administrators and visitors.
Technical view
The issue is stored XSS from missing validation and escaping of some shortcode attributes before page output. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges, user interaction required, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, and no availability impact. CWE-79 applies.
Likely exposure
Likely exposure is WordPress sites running Themify Portfolio Post before 1.2.2 where contributor-level or higher users can create or edit content containing the affected shortcode. The bundle does not indicate exposure for sites without the plugin, without vulnerable versions, or without such authoring access.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not identify active exploitation, and KEV is false. WPScan is tagged as including exploit information, so public technical detail may exist. Practical abuse still requires a WordPress account with contributor-level or higher privileges and a victim viewing the affected content.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description, CVSS vector, CWE-79 classification, and WPScan reference. The affected vendor is listed as unknown in the bundle, while the product is Themify Portfolio Post. Do not assume affected themes, other Themify products, or exploitation in the wild from these sources alone.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Themify Portfolio Post to version 1.2.2 or later if available.
- Check vendor and WPScan guidance for current remediation details.
- Restrict contributor and author access until vulnerable versions are removed.
- Review posts and pages using Themify Portfolio Post shortcodes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for Themify Portfolio Post installations.
- Confirm installed plugin versions are 1.2.2 or later.
- Identify users with contributor-level or higher content permissions.
- Review shortcode-bearing content for unexpected script-like attributes.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.32.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/95ee3257-cfda-480d-b3f7-28235564cf6dCVE reference · exploit, vdb-entry
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.