What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in 8theme XStore Core et-core-plugin allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects XStore Core: from n/a through < 5.6.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
XStore Core versions 5.6 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other users, including administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger and can affect multiple users across the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and steal their session data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can compromise other users' accounts and sessions, potentially including admin accounts if they visit affected pages.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account and trick another user into visiting a page containing the malicious payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 30, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated