CVE-2025-48256: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Xylus Themes Import Social Events
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Xylus Themes Import Social Events import-facebook-events allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Import Social Events: from n/a through <= 1.8.5.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Import Social Events plugin from Xylus Themes contains an improper neutralization of input during web page generation, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the import-facebook-events feature. This vulnerability affects versions up to 1.8.5 and allows attackers with low privileges to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user views the affected content. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges and user interaction, with partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially allowing attackers to steal user data, perform actions on behalf of users, or disrupt application availability. The impact is rated as medium with partial loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known active exploits in the wild at this time.
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 privileges for users who can interact with the import-facebook-events feature and apply any available input validation or sanitization workarounds. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2025-48256: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Xylus Themes Import Social Events
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Xylus Themes Import Social Events import-facebook-events allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Import Social Events: from n/a through <= 1.8.5.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Import Social Events plugin from Xylus Themes contains an improper neutralization of input during web page generation, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the import-facebook-events feature. This vulnerability affects versions up to 1.8.5 and allows attackers with low privileges to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user views the affected content. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges and user interaction, with partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially allowing attackers to steal user data, perform actions on behalf of users, or disrupt application availability. The impact is rated as medium with partial loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known active exploits in the wild at this time.
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 privileges for users who can interact with the import-facebook-events feature and apply any available input validation or sanitization workarounds. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-05-19T14:13:09.842Z
- Cisa Enriched
- true
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 682cd0f81484d88663aeb63d
Added to database: 5/20/2025, 6:59:04 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 2:53:16 PM
Last updated: 5/8/2026, 7:01:55 PM
Views: 71
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