CVE-2026-96339
Received Received - Intake

Cross-Site Scripting in Houzez WordPress Theme

Publication date: 2026-10-16

Last updated on: 2026-10-16

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Houzez.co Houzez houzez allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Houzez: from n/a through 4.4.0.

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Published
2026-10-16
Last Modified
2026-10-16
Generated
2026-10-16
AI Q&A
2026-10-16
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-96339
EUVD
EUVD-2026-102809

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Houzez.co Houzez 0

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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 Houzez WordPress theme affecting versions up to 4.4.0. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users. The scripts execute in the context of the victim's browser, potentially stealing data or hijacking sessions.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, monitor for unusual script execution or input patterns in web requests. Check web server logs for suspicious URLs containing script tags or encoded payloads. Use tools like Wappalyzer to verify if the Houzez theme version is 4.4.0 or below.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could trick users into clicking malicious links or submitting forms, leading to stolen session cookies, account hijacking, or unauthorized actions on their behalf. Visitor data may also be compromised if scripts capture sensitive information.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or disclosure, violating GDPR's data protection requirements or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Organizations may face fines or penalties for failing to protect user data.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Houzez theme to version 4.4.1 or later. If updating is not possible, apply the Patchstack mitigation rule to block attacks until the update is applied. Remove any untrusted user accounts with privileged access.

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