Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Fusion Builder plugin. An authenticated user with low privileges may be able to save malicious script that runs when another user views affected content. Business impact is usually account misuse, content tampering, or data exposure in the browser, especially for administrator sessions.
Executive priority
Treat as a medium-priority web application issue. Prioritize public WordPress sites, sites with many content contributors, and sites where administrator sessions may view user-created content.
Technical view
CVE-2026-25472 is CWE-79 stored XSS in ThemeFusion Fusion Builder, reported to affect versions through 3.14.1. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5: network exploitable, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope with limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Fusion Builder at affected versions. Risk is higher where non-administrators can create or edit Fusion Builder content, pages, posts, or templates that administrators later view.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Exploitation requires some authenticated access and user interaction, consistent with stored XSS rather than unauthenticated remote takeover.
Researcher notes
The CVE description states Fusion Builder through 3.14.1 is affected. The provided affected metadata is sparse and internally unclear, so confirm version applicability with vendor or Patchstack before broad enforcement. No exploit details or fixed version are provided in the bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Fusion Builder plugin and installed version.
- Review ThemeFusion and Patchstack guidance for an official fixed version or mitigation.
- Update the plugin when a vendor-supported fixed release is confirmed.
- Restrict content-editing permissions to trusted users until remediated.
- Review recent Fusion Builder content changes for unexpected embedded scripts.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Fusion Builder is installed on each WordPress site.
- Compare installed versions against the reported affected range: through 3.14.1.
- Identify roles allowed to create or edit Fusion Builder content.
- Check vendor and Patchstack advisories for updated affected and fixed-version details.
- After remediation, verify the installed plugin version in WordPress administration.
Public sources used
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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: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
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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.