CVE-2025-69302 HIGH

CVE-2025-69302: WordPress DesignThemes Core Features plugin <= 2.3 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Designthemes
Product DesignThemes Core Features
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published February 20, 2026
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 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