CVE-2026-24355
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-22
Last updated on: 2026-04-28
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| favethemes | houzez_theme_functionality | to 4.2.6 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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AI Powered Q&A
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided resources do not specify how this Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Houzez Theme - Functionality plugin affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-24355 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress Houzez Theme - Functionality Plugin up to version 4.2.6. It allows a malicious actor to inject and execute malicious scripts such as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads on websites using the affected plugin. Exploitation requires a privileged user (Contributor or Developer role) to interact with malicious content like clicking a link or submitting a form. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to the execution of malicious scripts on your website, potentially causing unauthorized redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or other harmful actions. However, exploitation requires interaction by a privileged user, which limits the impact. The vulnerability has a moderate severity score of 6.5 but is considered low priority due to these constraints. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves checking the version of the Houzez Theme - Functionality plugin installed on your WordPress site. You can verify the plugin version via the WordPress admin dashboard or by running commands on the server such as: `wp plugin list` (using WP-CLI) to list installed plugins and their versions. Additionally, monitoring for suspicious script injections or unexpected HTML payloads in pages generated by the plugin may indicate exploitation attempts. There are no specific commands provided for direct detection of the XSS vulnerability itself. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate mitigation step is to update the Houzez Theme - Functionality plugin to version 4.2.7 or later, where the vulnerability has been fixed. Additionally, restrict privileged user roles (Contributor or Developer) from interacting with untrusted content or links to reduce exploitation risk. Using automated update tools like Patchstack can also help rapidly apply patches and mitigate the vulnerability. [1]