CVE-2025-8143 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-8143: Soledad <= 8.6.7 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'pcsml_smartlists_h'

Vendor Pencidesign
Product Soledad
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published August 16, 2025
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

6.4/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The Soledad theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘pcsml_smartlists_h’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 8.6.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Soledad versions up to 8.6.7 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. These scripts execute in the browsers of other site visitors, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing sensitive data. The vulnerability affects the site's integrity and confidentiality across multiple user sessions.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers and steal their session data or credentials.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject persistent malicious code affecting all site visitors; requires immediate patching and account audit.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role) on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 16, 2025 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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