CVE-2025-46239: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Jeff Starr Theme Switcha
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Jeff Starr Theme Switcha theme-switcha allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Theme Switcha: from n/a through <= 3.4.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2025-46239 affects the Jeff Starr Theme Switcha plugin for WordPress, specifically versions up to 3.4. It is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. This allows an attacker with low privileges to inject malicious scripts that can execute in the context of other users, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and scope changed. No patch or official remediation details are currently available, and no exploits have been observed in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of other users, potentially leading to partial disclosure of information, modification of data, or disruption of service. The medium CVSS score reflects these moderate impacts. However, exploitation requires user interaction and low privileges, limiting the ease of attack.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider restricting plugin usage to trusted users and limit exposure. Monitor for updates from Jeff Starr or the plugin repository and apply patches promptly when available.
CVE-2025-46239: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Jeff Starr Theme Switcha
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Jeff Starr Theme Switcha theme-switcha allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Theme Switcha: from n/a through <= 3.4.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2025-46239 affects the Jeff Starr Theme Switcha plugin for WordPress, specifically versions up to 3.4. It is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. This allows an attacker with low privileges to inject malicious scripts that can execute in the context of other users, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and scope changed. No patch or official remediation details are currently available, and no exploits have been observed in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of other users, potentially leading to partial disclosure of information, modification of data, or disruption of service. The medium CVSS score reflects these moderate impacts. However, exploitation requires user interaction and low privileges, limiting the ease of attack.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider restricting plugin usage to trusted users and limit exposure. Monitor for updates from Jeff Starr or the plugin repository and apply patches promptly when available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-04-22T09:21:32.319Z
- Cisa Enriched
- true
Threat ID: 682d984ac4522896dcbf762b
Added to database: 5/21/2025, 9:09:30 AM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 1:49:16 PM
Last updated: 5/8/2026, 5:51:47 PM
Views: 66
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