CVE-2023-38400 HIGH

CVE-2023-38400: WordPress Enfold Theme <= 5.6.4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Kriesi
Product Enfold - Responsive Multi-Purpose Theme
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 30, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Kriesi Enfold - Responsive Multi-Purpose Theme allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Enfold - Responsive Multi-Purpose Theme: from n/a through 5.6.4.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Enfold theme versions up to 5.6.4 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution. The vulnerability affects the theme's handling of user input across the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers via a crafted link.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' sessions and credentials can be compromised; malware or phishing content can be injected into your site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

A site visitor must click an attacker-supplied link or visit a page containing the malicious payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 30, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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