CVE-2025-62057 HIGH

CVE-2025-62057: WordPress Houzez Theme - Functionality plugin < 4.2.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Favethemes
Product Houzez Theme - Functionality
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 6, 2025
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 favethemes Houzez Theme - Functionality houzez-theme-functionality.This issue affects Houzez Theme - Functionality: from n/a through < 4.2.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Houzez Theme for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 4.2.0. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in a visitor's browser when they interact with affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other users on the site. Update to a version newer than 4.2.0 to resolve this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, potentially stealing data or performing actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' sessions and data could be compromised; site reputation and user trust may be damaged.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Visitor must click a malicious link or visit an affected page; no authentication required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 6, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated