CVE-2025-69296 HIGH

CVE-2025-69296: WordPress Aardvark theme <= 4.6.3 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Ghostpool
Product Aardvark
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published February 20, 2026
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 GhostPool Aardvark aardvark allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Aardvark: from n/a through <= 4.6.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Aardvark versions 4.6.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability requires user interaction—victims must visit a crafted link or page. The impact extends beyond the vulnerable component, potentially affecting multiple users and site functionality.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

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

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users' sessions and data could be compromised; attackers may steal credentials or perform actions on behalf of victims.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

February 20, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated