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CVE-2023-32239: WordPress WoodMart Theme <= 7.2.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Auth. (subscriber+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in xtemos WoodMart theme <= 7.2.1 versions.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

A logged-in low-privileged WordPress user could store malicious script content through WoodMart, which may run when another user views it. The main business risk is account or session exposure and content tampering on a WordPress commerce site.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation for public-facing WordPress commerce sites or sites with open registration. This is not currently evidenced as mass-exploited, but stored XSS can affect administrator sessions and customer trust.

Technical view

CVE-2023-32239 is a CWE-79 stored XSS issue in xtemos WoodMart WordPress theme versions <= 7.2.1. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the WoodMart theme at version 7.2.1 or earlier, especially where subscriber or other low-privilege accounts can log in.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other cited evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation requires authenticated subscriber-level access or higher and interaction by another user who views stored content.

Researcher notes

The bundle identifies WoodMart <= 7.2.1, CWE-79, subscriber+ authentication, and CVSS 5.4. It does not provide the vulnerable parameter, exploit details, or named fixed version, so validation should rely on vendor or Patchstack guidance.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory WordPress sites using the WoodMart theme.
  • Identify whether any installed WoodMart version is <= 7.2.1.
  • Check xtemos or Patchstack guidance for the fixed version and remediation advice.
  • Update the theme through supported vendor channels when a fixed release is confirmed.
  • Limit unnecessary subscriber registration and low-privilege access until remediated.
  • Review recent low-privilege user activity on affected sites.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm the installed WoodMart version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
  • Verify whether public registration or untrusted subscriber accounts are enabled.
  • Use authenticated security testing or vendor detection to confirm exposure safely.
  • Review pages, posts, widgets, and theme-managed content for unexpected script-like content.
  • Confirm remediation by retesting after applying vendor guidance.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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cwe · medium confidence lookup

CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup

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CVE-2023-32239 mapping review

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.4CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2023-32239Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
xtemosWoodMartwoodmart, n/aunaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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CWE-79 · source CWE mapping

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.

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