CVE-2025-22769
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Creative Brahma Multifox WordPress theme allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that are then executed when other users view those pages. The vulnerability affects all Multifox theme versions up to and including 1.3.7. WordPress sites using this theme are vulnerable if they allow user input that isn't properly sanitized.
💻 Affected Systems
- Creative Brahma Multifox WordPress Theme
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could steal administrator session cookies, perform actions as authenticated users, deface websites, or redirect users to malicious sites, potentially leading to complete site compromise.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies or credentials, potentially gaining unauthorized access to WordPress admin panels.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, the malicious scripts would be rendered harmless as text rather than executable code.
🎯 Exploit Status
Stored XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited and weaponization is likely given the prevalence of WordPress themes.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 1.3.7
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/multifox/vulnerability/wordpress-multifox-theme-1-3-7-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update the Multifox theme to the latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Click 'Update Now' on Multifox theme if available. 4. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and manually replace theme files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Sanitization Filter
allAdd custom input sanitization for user-submitted content using WordPress sanitization functions
Add wp_kses_post() or esc_html() filters to theme template files where user input is displayed
Content Security Policy
allImplement Content Security Policy headers to restrict script execution sources
Add 'Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'' to web server configuration
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable or replace the Multifox theme with a secure alternative
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Multifox theme version 1.3.7 or earlierCheck Version:
Check theme version in wp-content/themes/multifox/style.css header or WordPress admin interfaceVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Multifox theme version is greater than 1.3.7 in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests with script tags or JavaScript payloads to theme endpoints
- Multiple failed XSS attempts in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing <script> tags or JavaScript in parameters
- Unusual outbound connections after page views
SIEM Query:
web.url:*multifox* AND (web.param:*<script>* OR web.param:*javascript:* OR web.param:*onload=*)