CVE-2025-23998 HIGH

CVE-2025-23998: WordPress UltraLight theme <= 1.2 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Raratheme
Product UltraLight
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published January 21, 2025
Last update May 12, 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 raratheme UltraLight the-ultralight allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects UltraLight: from n/a through <= 1.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

UltraLight versions 1.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—victims must visit a crafted link or page. When exploited, the injected code can affect other users and compromise site integrity. Update to a version newer than 1.2.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that executes in visitors' browsers and affects other users on the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' sessions, credentials, or data could be compromised; site reputation and user trust at risk.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 21, 2025 CVE published
May 12, 2026 Record updated

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