Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-46239 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Theme Switcha plugin through version 3.4. A lower-privileged attacker may be able to store script content that runs when another user views affected pages. This can expose data or affect site integrity, but sources do not show known active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate web application risk. Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites and sites with multiple non-admin users, but avoid emergency escalation unless new evidence shows exploitation or a critical business exposure.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 improper neutralization during web page generation in Jeff Starr Theme Switcha. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.5, with network access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the Theme Switcha plugin installed at version 3.4 or earlier. The source bundle does not identify affected routes, required plugin settings, or a fixed release.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires an authenticated low-privilege position and user interaction by another user.
Researcher notes
Public data confirms the vulnerability class, affected plugin name, affected version range, CVSS vector, and CWE. It does not provide exploit details, vulnerable parameters, proof of exploitation, or confirmed remediation status in the supplied bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Theme Switcha version 3.4 or earlier.
- Check Patchstack, CVE, and vendor guidance for a fixed version or workaround.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not operationally required.
- Restrict plugin administration to trusted users pending vendor guidance.
- Monitor affected sites for unexpected stored script content or anomalous admin activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Theme Switcha is installed and active on each WordPress site.
- Record installed plugin versions and compare them with the CVE affected range.
- Review vendor or Patchstack guidance for available remediation details.
- Check whether untrusted low-privilege users can submit content handled by the plugin.
- Review logs and stored content for suspicious script-like entries.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- 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:L2.33.7PatchstackVulnerability 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
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/theme-switcha/vulnerability/wordpress-theme-switcha-3-4-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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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.