Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-67618 is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Brookside theme through version 1.4. An attacker could trick a user into opening a crafted link and run script in that user’s browser. Business risk is highest for public WordPress sites using this theme.
Executive priority
Treat as a near-term remediation item for public WordPress properties using Brookside. It is not currently supported by KEV evidence, but the high CVSS score and unauthenticated attack path justify prompt inventory and vendor-guidance review.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 improper neutralization during web page generation in ArtstudioWorks Brookside. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running the Brookside theme version 1.4 or earlier. The provided sources do not identify other affected ArtstudioWorks products or a fixed version.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided data, and no cited source states active exploitation. Exploitation requires victim interaction, typically convincing someone to visit a maliciously crafted URL affecting a vulnerable site.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack entry. The sources identify reflected XSS through Brookside 1.4 but do not provide a fixed version, patch details, proof of exploitation, or broader affected-product claims.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Brookside theme and installed version.
- Prioritize sites running Brookside 1.4 or earlier.
- Check ArtstudioWorks, WordPress theme channels, and Patchstack for vendor remediation guidance.
- Use web application security controls where appropriate to reduce XSS exposure.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the Brookside theme is installed and active.
- Record the exact Brookside version on each WordPress site.
- Review Patchstack and CVE records for updates or fixed-version information.
- Check security logs for suspicious reflected-XSS-style requests to Brookside pages.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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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.