CVE-2026-27382
DOM-Based XSS in RadiusTheme Metro ≤ 2.13 Allows Code Injection
Publication date: 2026-03-05
Last updated on: 2026-03-09
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| radiustheme | metro | to 2.13 (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-2026-27382 is a medium severity Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the WordPress Metro Theme versions up to and including 2.13.
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 needed to initiate the attack.
The vulnerability falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A3: Injection and specifically is a DOM-Based XSS issue.
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 that send users to malicious or phishing sites.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Attackers can display unwanted advertisements or other harmful HTML payloads.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'The attack can be triggered without authentication, increasing the risk of exploitation.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Such exploitation can lead to compromised user trust, potential data theft, or further attacks on users interacting with the site.'}] [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
As of the publication date, no official patch is available for this vulnerability.
Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule to block attacks targeting this flaw until an official patch is released.
Users are advised to apply this mitigation immediately to protect their websites.