CVE-2026-27352 HIGH

CVE-2026-27352: WordPress Starto theme < 2.2.5 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Themegoods
Product Starto
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 5, 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 ThemeGoods Starto starto allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Starto: from n/a through < 2.2.5.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Starto versions up to 2.2.5 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—victims must visit a crafted link or page. When exploited, the injected code runs in the victim's browser with access to their session, potentially allowing attackers to steal credentials or perform actions on their behalf.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers and steals session data or performs unauthorized actions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' accounts and data are at risk if they interact with attacker-crafted content; site reputation may suffer.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 5, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated