CVE-2026-24948
Reflected XSS in fox-themes Reflector ≤ 1.2.2 Allows Code Injection
Publication date: 2026-02-20
Last updated on: 2026-02-20
Assigner: Patchstack
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| fox-themes | reflector | to 1.2.2 (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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-24948 is a medium severity Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the WordPress Reflector Plugin versions up to and including 1.2.2.
This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts—such as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads—that execute when visitors access the compromised site.
Exploitation requires user interaction by a privileged user, such as clicking a malicious link, visiting a crafted page, or submitting a form, although no authentication is required to initiate the attack.
The vulnerability falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A3: Injection and is classified specifically as Cross Site Scripting (XSS).
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "This vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts on your website visitors' browsers."}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Attackers can inject redirects, advertisements, or other harmful HTML payloads.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "It can lead to unauthorized actions performed on behalf of users, theft of sensitive information, or damage to your website's reputation."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Since exploitation requires user interaction, users might be tricked into clicking malicious links or submitting crafted forms, leading to compromise.'}] [1]
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?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "This vulnerability is a reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the WordPress Reflector Plugin up to version 1.2.2. Detection typically involves monitoring for suspicious HTTP requests that include malicious script payloads targeting the plugin's input fields."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'While no specific commands are provided in the resources, common detection methods include using web application scanners or manual inspection of HTTP requests for suspicious parameters that reflect input without proper sanitization.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Use tools like Burp Suite or OWASP ZAP to intercept and analyze HTTP requests to the Reflector Plugin endpoints.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Search web server logs for suspicious query parameters containing script tags or typical XSS payloads.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Run automated vulnerability scanners that include XSS detection against the affected plugin version.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The primary mitigation step is to update the WordPress Reflector Plugin to version 1.2.3 or later, where the vulnerability has been patched.
Until the update can be applied, users of Patchstack can enable an automatic mitigation rule provided by Patchstack to block attacks targeting this vulnerability.
Additionally, enabling auto-updates specifically for vulnerable plugins can help ensure timely protection against this and similar vulnerabilities.