What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in designthemes DesignThemes Core Features designthemes-core-features allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects DesignThemes Core Features: from n/a through <= 2.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
DesignThemes Core Features versions 2.3 and earlier 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 multiple users across the site. An attacker can steal session cookies, redirect users, or deface page content.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they visit affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors can be redirected to phishing sites, have credentials stolen, or see defaced content. Affects site reputation and user trust.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page that triggers the vulnerability.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 20, 2026
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated