Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-24949 is a high-severity cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress PhotoMe theme through version 5.7.1. A successful attack could cause a visitor’s browser to run attacker-controlled script, potentially affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a limited level. Public sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority web exposure if PhotoMe is deployed on public WordPress sites. The business risk is browser-side compromise of visitors or administrators, but exploitation requires user interaction and active exploitation is not confirmed in the provided sources.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 improper neutralization during web page generation, described as DOM-based XSS in ThemeGoods PhotoMe. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1: network exploitable, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope. The source bundle identifies affected PhotoMe versions as through 5.7.1.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites using the ThemeGoods PhotoMe theme at version 5.7.1 or earlier. Sites not using PhotoMe are not indicated as affected. The bundle’s affected-version metadata is sparse, so confirm installed theme name and version directly.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates remote attack potential without authentication, but with user interaction required. The issue is DOM-based XSS, so risk depends on how visitors or administrators encounter crafted content or links. No provided source confirms active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked KEV.
Researcher notes
Evidence identifies DOM-based XSS in PhotoMe through 5.7.1 with CVSS 7.1. The provided data does not include a fixed version, exploit proof, or detailed vulnerable parameter. Avoid assuming exploit availability. Validate exposure by theme/version inventory and monitor Patchstack or vendor updates.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the PhotoMe theme and installed version.
- Prioritize sites running PhotoMe 5.7.1 or earlier for vendor review.
- Check ThemeGoods and Patchstack guidance for an updated version or official mitigation.
- Apply vendor-provided updates or mitigations when available.
- Restrict administrative access and use web security controls as defense-in-depth.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the PhotoMe theme is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the exact PhotoMe version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Compare installed versions against the affected range: through 5.7.1.
- Review vendor and Patchstack advisories for fixed-version information.
- Check web logs and security tooling for XSS-related alerts without attempting exploitation.
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.