CVE-2026-10077: CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in yootheme
The yootheme WordPress theme before 5.0.35 does not prevent its bundled front-end framework from treating certain HTML attributes, which are permitted by wp_kses_post(), as markup, allowing users with the Author role to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks that execute in the browser of any user who views the affected post.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The yootheme WordPress theme prior to version 5.0.35 contains a stored XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) due to insufficient sanitization of certain HTML attributes allowed by wp_kses_post(). This flaw enables users with Author privileges to embed malicious markup that executes in the browsers of users viewing the compromised content. The vulnerability arises because the theme's bundled front-end framework treats these attributes as executable markup, bypassing intended sanitization controls.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author role privileges can perform stored XSS attacks that execute arbitrary scripts in the browsers of users who view the affected posts. This can lead to session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions executed in the context of the victim's browser session. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality and integrity of user interactions with the affected WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vulnerability affects versions before 5.0.35, updating to version 5.0.35 or later is recommended once a fix is officially released. Until then, restrict Author role permissions and monitor for suspicious activity related to content submissions.
CVE-2026-10077: CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in yootheme
Description
The yootheme WordPress theme before 5.0.35 does not prevent its bundled front-end framework from treating certain HTML attributes, which are permitted by wp_kses_post(), as markup, allowing users with the Author role to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks that execute in the browser of any user who views the affected post.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.8medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The yootheme WordPress theme prior to version 5.0.35 contains a stored XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) due to insufficient sanitization of certain HTML attributes allowed by wp_kses_post(). This flaw enables users with Author privileges to embed malicious markup that executes in the browsers of users viewing the compromised content. The vulnerability arises because the theme's bundled front-end framework treats these attributes as executable markup, bypassing intended sanitization controls.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author role privileges can perform stored XSS attacks that execute arbitrary scripts in the browsers of users who view the affected posts. This can lead to session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions executed in the context of the victim's browser session. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality and integrity of user interactions with the affected WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vulnerability affects versions before 5.0.35, updating to version 5.0.35 or later is recommended once a fix is officially released. Until then, restrict Author role permissions and monitor for suspicious activity related to content submissions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-29T08:49:36.686Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a46037a27e9c7971942c626
Added to database: 07/02/2026, 06:21:46 UTC
Last enriched: 07/02/2026, 06:37:31 UTC
Last updated: 07/02/2026, 23:23:34 UTC
Views: 13
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