Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-25041 is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Monolit theme from Cththemes, reported for versions up to 2.0.6. It can let an unauthenticated attacker cause script execution in a victim's browser if the victim interacts with a crafted request.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress theme exposure, especially on public sites with administrator traffic. The strongest urgency comes from unauthenticated reachability and XSS impact, but the provided evidence does not show active exploitation or a confirmed patch version.
Technical view
The record describes unauthenticated reflected XSS, CWE-79, in the Monolit WordPress theme <= 2.0.6. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1 high: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations using the Cththemes Monolit theme at version 2.0.6 or earlier. The bundle does not identify vulnerable endpoints, configurations, or whether inactive installed themes are exploitable.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. Reflected XSS usually requires convincing a user to open a malicious link or otherwise interact with attacker-controlled input.
Researcher notes
Key gaps remain: the bundle does not provide vulnerable parameters, proof-of-concept details, exploit telemetry, or a fixed version. Avoid assuming exploitability beyond Monolit <= 2.0.6 until vendor or Patchstack details are reviewed.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Monolit theme and installed version.
- Update or replace Monolit if vendor or Patchstack guidance identifies a fixed release.
- Remove the theme where it is unnecessary or unsupported.
- Apply compensating controls for suspicious reflected script patterns while awaiting vendor guidance.
- Review WordPress administrator sessions after suspected exposure.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Monolit is installed, active, and version 2.0.6 or earlier.
- Check vendor, CVE, and Patchstack records for current fixed-version guidance.
- Review web logs for unusual requests targeting Monolit theme paths.
- Verify any update or removal in staging before production rollout.
- Document affected assets and remediation status in vulnerability tracking.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
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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.