Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE affects WordPress sites running Apollo13 Framework Extensions version 1.9.0 or earlier. A logged-in user with Contributor-level access or higher could store malicious script content that later runs when another user views it. Business urgency depends on whether the plugin is installed and whether low-trust users can create content.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress hygiene issue. Prioritize externally facing sites, sites with many content contributors, and sites where admin sessions or customer trust could be affected by script execution.
Technical view
The issue is authenticated stored cross-site scripting in Apollo13Themes Apollo13 Framework Extensions for WordPress, reported for versions <= 1.9.0. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with network access, low complexity, low privileges, required user interaction, and changed scope. The source bundle maps it to CWE-79.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress installations using Apollo13 Framework Extensions <= 1.9.0, especially sites with Contributor or higher accounts for contractors, customers, authors, or other low-trust users.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation requires authenticated Contributor-level or higher access and another user interacting with stored content. No public exploit details are included in the provided sources.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The bundle identifies authenticated stored XSS, Contributor-plus privileges, affected versions <= 1.9.0, CVSS 6.5, and CWE-79. It does not provide CPEs, exploit evidence, detailed vulnerable parameters, or a named fixed version.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Apollo13 Framework Extensions and record installed versions.
- Check Apollo13Themes or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or vendor mitigation.
- Update the plugin if a fixed version is available from trusted vendor channels.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is unused or cannot be remediated.
- Limit Contributor-level and higher roles to trusted accounts until remediated.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Apollo13 Framework Extensions is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify whether installed versions are 1.9.0 or earlier.
- Review Contributor, Author, Editor, and Administrator accounts for unnecessary access.
- Check recent content from lower-trust users for suspicious embedded script behavior.
- Use authenticated scanning or code review to confirm stored XSS exposure safely.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (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:L
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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:L2.33.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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.