What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in GT3themes Oyster - Photography WordPress Theme oyster allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Oyster - Photography WordPress Theme: from n/a through <= 4.4.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Oyster photography theme for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 4.4.3. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically a victim visiting a page containing the injected content—but affects all site visitors once injected.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, stealing cookies or performing actions as those users.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors' accounts and data at risk; site reputation damaged if used for phishing or malware distribution.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
No authentication required. Victim must visit a page containing the injected payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 20, 2026
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated