CVE-2026-17025
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Stored XSS in Graphene WordPress Theme

Publication date: 2026-10-10

Last updated on: 2026-10-10

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Graphene theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'Current location' and 'Author profile image URL' Profile Fields in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

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Published
2026-10-10
Last Modified
2026-10-10
Generated
2026-10-10
AI Q&A
2026-10-10
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-17025
EUVD
EUVD-2026-96115

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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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Executive Summary

The Graphene theme for WordPress has a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.9.4. It allows authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts via 'Current location' and 'Author profile image URL' Profile Fields. These scripts execute when users access the affected pages due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.

Detection Guidance

Check WordPress installations for the Graphene theme version 2.9.4 or below. Inspect Profile Fields for 'Current location' and 'Author profile image URL' for unsanitized inputs. Review user roles with Subscriber access or higher for unusual activity.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow attackers to steal user sessions, deface websites, or redirect users to malicious sites. It may also enable further attacks like phishing or malware distribution. Users with Subscriber-level access or higher can exploit it to compromise site integrity and user data.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to user data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection. It may result in data breaches, non-compliance penalties, and loss of trust due to compromised user information.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Graphene theme to the latest version. Apply input sanitization for Profile Fields. Restrict Subscriber-level access to trusted users. Monitor for suspicious script injections in pages.

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