CVE-2026-57742
Received Received - Intake

Cross-Site Scripting in Kids Planet Theme

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-57742, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-10-10

Last updated on: 2026-10-10

Assigner: Patchstack

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in ThemeREX Group Kids Planet allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects Kids Planet: from n/a through 2.2.14.2.

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Published
2026-10-10
Last Modified
2026-10-10
Generated
2026-10-11
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2026-10-10
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
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ThemeREX Group Kids Planet n/a

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Exploitability

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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

This is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress Kids Planet Theme affecting versions up to 2.2.14.2. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users. The attack requires a user to interact with a crafted link or form, enabling theft of visitor data or account hijacking.

Detection Guidance

To detect this reflected XSS vulnerability, monitor web traffic for suspicious input patterns in the Kids Planet theme. Check for unusual script tags or payloads in URL parameters or form submissions. Use tools like Burp Suite or OWASP ZAP to intercept and analyze requests. Look for responses containing unfiltered user input.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could steal sensitive visitor data like cookies or session tokens, hijack user accounts, or perform actions on behalf of users. Victims may unknowingly execute malicious scripts when clicking infected links, leading to data breaches or unauthorized access.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health data privacy) by exposing user information. Organizations may face fines or legal penalties for failing to protect user data adequately.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately apply the Patchstack mitigation rule to block attacks until an official patch is released. Update the Kids Planet theme to the latest version if available. If no update exists, contact your hosting provider or web developer for assistance. Avoid clicking untrusted links or submitting forms from unknown sources.

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