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CVE-2025-9353: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in themifyme Themify Builder

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-9353cvecve-2025-9353cwe-79
Published: Wed Sep 24 2025 (09/24/2025, 12:27:28 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: themifyme
Product: Themify Builder

Description

The Themify Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via several parameters in all versions up to, and including, 7.6.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. The vulnerability was partially patched in version 7.6.9.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 18:11:15 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-9353 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Themify Builder WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 7.6.9. The issue arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or higher to inject arbitrary scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users viewing the compromised pages. The vulnerability was partially addressed in version 7.6.9, but no complete patch or remediation details are provided. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact.

Potential Impact

An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages, which execute when other users view those pages. This can lead to unauthorized actions or data exposure within the context of affected users. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported to date.

Mitigation Recommendations

The vulnerability was partially patched in version 7.6.9 of Themify Builder; however, no full fix or official patch advisory is available. Users should upgrade to version 7.6.9 or later if available and monitor vendor communications for a complete fix. Until a full patch is released, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider additional input validation or output escaping controls at the application or web server level. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2025-08-22T14:58:02.773Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 68d3e5327cf19d4a5bae2133

Added to database: 9/24/2025, 12:33:54 PM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:11:15 PM

Last updated: 5/10/2026, 5:53:48 AM

Views: 154

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