CVE-2026-78172: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in themifyme Themify – WooCommerce Product Filter
The Themify – WooCommerce Product Filter WordPress plugin versions up to and including 1.5.5 contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This flaw arises from improper input sanitization and output escaping of a query parameter, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts. Exploitation requires tricking a user into clicking a crafted link, potentially leading to script execution in the victim's browser.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-78172 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Themify – WooCommerce Product Filter plugin for WordPress. The vulnerability exists in all versions up to and including 1.5.5 due to insufficient sanitization and escaping of the 'name' query parameter. An unauthenticated attacker can craft a URL that injects arbitrary JavaScript, which executes when a user clicks the link, potentially compromising user interaction with the affected site.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser session on the affected site. This can lead to information disclosure or manipulation of user interactions. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and partial confidentiality and integrity impact without availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix information is provided in the input data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should avoid clicking suspicious links and consider disabling or replacing the plugin if possible.
CVE-2026-78172: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in themifyme Themify – WooCommerce Product Filter
Description
The Themify – WooCommerce Product Filter WordPress plugin versions up to and including 1.5.5 contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This flaw arises from improper input sanitization and output escaping of a query parameter, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts. Exploitation requires tricking a user into clicking a crafted link, potentially leading to script execution in the victim's browser.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
Affected software
themifyme
Themify – WooCommerce Product Filter
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-78172 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Themify – WooCommerce Product Filter plugin for WordPress. The vulnerability exists in all versions up to and including 1.5.5 due to insufficient sanitization and escaping of the 'name' query parameter. An unauthenticated attacker can craft a URL that injects arbitrary JavaScript, which executes when a user clicks the link, potentially compromising user interaction with the affected site.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser session on the affected site. This can lead to information disclosure or manipulation of user interactions. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and partial confidentiality and integrity impact without availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix information is provided in the input data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should avoid clicking suspicious links and consider disabling or replacing the plugin if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-23T14:49:36.284Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa379d891cc7f38489ada40
Added to database: 09/11/2026, 03:47:36 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 04:02:46 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 04:33:38 UTC
Views: 5
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