Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-26917 is a high-severity reflected XSS issue in the HasThemes WP Templata WordPress plugin through version 1.0.7. A successful attack would require user interaction, but could let an attacker run script in a victim browser in the affected site context.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for public WordPress sites or sites used by administrators. The vulnerability is high severity, but current provided evidence does not show known active exploitation or a confirmed patch version.
Technical view
The sources describe CWE-79 improper input neutralization during page generation in WP Templata. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, with low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using HasThemes WP Templata versions up to and including 1.0.7. The provided sources do not identify affected configurations beyond the plugin and version range.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV, and the provided bundle does not cite active exploitation. Reflected XSS generally depends on persuading a user to interact with attacker-controlled content or links.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE metadata and PatchStack database reference. Do not assume exploit availability, affected parameters, or fixed versions from this bundle alone. Validation should focus on plugin presence, version, and official advisory follow-up.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the WP Templata plugin and installed version.
- Treat WP Templata 1.0.7 or earlier as affected.
- Check HasThemes and PatchStack guidance for a fixed version or official remediation.
- Disable the plugin where it is not business-critical until remediation is confirmed.
- Prioritize admin-facing sites and high-privilege WordPress users for risk reduction.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether WP Templata is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record plugin version and compare it with the affected range: through 1.0.7.
- Check vulnerability management tools for CVE-2025-26917 detection coverage.
- Review vendor or PatchStack advisories before closing remediation tickets.
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.