Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE affects the WordPress WoodMart theme through version 7.0.4. An unauthenticated attacker may inject arbitrary shortcodes leading to cross-site scripting exposure. The published CVSS score is medium, but externally reachable WordPress storefronts using this theme should treat it as a prompt remediation item.
Executive priority
Handle as a moderate-priority web exposure issue. It is not listed as actively exploited in the provided sources, but unauthenticated reachability on public WordPress sites makes timely validation and remediation appropriate.
Technical view
CVE-2023-25790 is described as improper authentication and improper output neutralization in xtemos WoodMart. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N, indicating remote unauthenticated reachability with limited confidentiality impact. Sources identify affected versions through 7.0.4.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the xtemos WoodMart theme, specifically versions up to and including 7.0.4. Public ecommerce or marketing sites are the most likely business-relevant targets.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The issue is remotely reachable and unauthenticated, but the bundle does not provide evidence of public weaponization or exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Do not assume impact beyond the cited XSS and arbitrary shortcode injection description. The bundle does not name a fixed version, exploit availability, or vendor mitigation details, so remediation should be tied to current xtemos or Patchstack guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for WoodMart theme usage and version.
- Prioritize sites running WoodMart 7.0.4 or older.
- Check xtemos and Patchstack guidance for patched versions or vendor mitigations.
- Restrict risky public exposure where practical until vendor guidance is applied.
- Ensure WordPress, themes, and security controls are maintained consistently.
Validation and detection
- Confirm each WordPress instance has an accurate theme version inventory.
- Check whether WoodMart is present, active, or installed but unused.
- Verify affected sites are upgraded or otherwise handled per vendor guidance.
- Review web security logs for suspicious unauthenticated shortcode-related activity.
- Document remediation status for each externally reachable WordPress site.
Public sources used
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CWE-287: Credential and account abuse lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N3.91.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Source materials
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CWE details
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Improper Authentication
Improper Authentication represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
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.