CVE-2025-69296
Reflected XSS in GhostPool Aardvark ≤ 4.6.3 Allows Code Injection
Publication date: 2026-02-20
Last updated on: 2026-02-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
Description
CVSS Scores
EPSS Scores
| Probability: | |
| Percentile: |
Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ghostpool | aardvark | to 4.6.3 (inc) |
Helpful Resources
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. |
Attack-Flow Graph
AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-69296 is a medium severity Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the WordPress Aardvark Theme versions up to and including 4.6.3.
This vulnerability, classified under OWASP Top 10 A3: Injection, allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts—such as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads—into a website.
These malicious scripts execute when visitors access the compromised site, potentially causing harm.
Exploitation requires no authentication but does need a privileged user to perform an action like clicking a malicious link, visiting a crafted page, or submitting a form.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts on your website, which may lead to unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted advertisements, or other harmful HTML payloads.
Such exploitation can compromise the integrity and trustworthiness of your website, potentially harming your users and your reputation.
Since exploitation requires user interaction, attackers might trick users into clicking malicious links or submitting crafted forms, leading to further security risks.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
CVE-2025-69296 is a reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the WordPress Aardvark Theme up to version 4.6.3. Detection typically involves monitoring for suspicious HTTP requests that include malicious script payloads in URLs, form submissions, or other input fields that the theme processes.
Since no official patch is available, detection can be aided by using web application firewalls or security tools that inspect incoming requests for typical XSS attack patterns.
Specific commands are not provided in the available resources, but common approaches include using tools like curl or wget to test for reflected script injection by sending crafted requests and observing responses for script execution or reflected payloads.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying the mitigation rule provided by Patchstack to block attacks targeting this vulnerability until an official patch is released.
It is recommended to implement automated protection measures such as web application firewalls or security plugins that can detect and block malicious scripts or suspicious input patterns.
Additionally, avoid clicking on suspicious links or submitting untrusted forms that could trigger the reflected XSS vulnerability.