CVE-2025-68978 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-68978: WordPress DesignThemes Core plugin <= 1.6 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Designthemes
Product DesignThemes Core
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published December 30, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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 designthemes DesignThemes Core designthemes-core allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects DesignThemes Core: from n/a through <= 1.6.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

DesignThemes Core versions 1.6 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level site access can craft a request that executes JavaScript in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires user interaction—the victim must visit a page containing the malicious payload.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute JavaScript in other users' browsers to steal credentials or perform unauthorized actions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated attackers can compromise other users' accounts or sessions; site visitors may be redirected or have data stolen.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs low-level site authentication and must trick a user into visiting a malicious link or page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 30, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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