CVE-2025-31638 HIGH

CVE-2025-31638: WordPress Spare <= 1.7 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Vendor Themeton
Product Spare
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published June 9, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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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 themeton Spare allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects Spare: from n/a through 1.7.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Spare versions up to 1.7 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect other users viewing the compromised page. An attacker can steal session cookies, redirect users, or deface content.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they visit an affected page.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users' sessions and data can be compromised; site reputation and trust may be damaged.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 9, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated