CVE-2025-52747
Cross-Site Scripting in Themebox Ecommerce
Publication date: 2026-05-27
Last updated on: 2026-05-27
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| jthemes | themebox | From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.4.2 (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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AI Powered Q&A
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into websites, which can lead to unauthorized actions such as redirects or execution of harmful payloads when users interact with the site.
Such security weaknesses can potentially lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of user data, which may impact compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR or HIPAA that require safeguarding personal and sensitive information.
However, the provided information does not explicitly detail the direct impact of this vulnerability on compliance with these standards.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) issue found in the WordPress Themebox - Digital Products Ecommerce Theme versions 1.4.2 and below.
It occurs due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into the website.
These malicious scripts can execute when visitors access the site, potentially causing redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or running other harmful HTML payloads.
The attack requires user interaction, such as clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page, and can be performed by unauthenticated users.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts on your website, which can lead to several harmful consequences.
- Visitors to your site might be redirected to malicious or unwanted websites.
- Attackers could display unauthorized advertisements or other unwanted content.
- Malicious HTML payloads could be executed, potentially compromising user data or site integrity.
Since the attack can be initiated by unauthenticated users and requires user interaction, it poses a significant risk to website visitors and the reputation of your site.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate action is advised to mitigate the Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Themebox - Digital Products Ecommerce Theme versions 1.4.2 and below.
- Update the theme to a newer version once an official patch is released.
- Apply the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack to block attacks until a permanent fix is available.
- Seek assistance from your hosting provider or a developer to implement temporary protections.