CVE-2025-66053
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Enfold WordPress theme allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that are then executed when other users view those pages. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of the Enfold theme are affected, potentially compromising user sessions and site integrity.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Enfold 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 credentials, deface websites, redirect users to malicious sites, or install backdoors for persistent access.
Likely Case
Session hijacking of logged-in users, cookie theft, or defacement of specific pages where XSS payloads are stored.
If Mitigated
Limited to low-privilege user account compromise if proper input validation and output encoding are implemented elsewhere.
🎯 Exploit Status
Stored XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited, though specific exploit details aren't publicly documented for this CVE.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 7.1.3 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/enfold/vulnerability/wordpress-enfold-theme-7-1-2-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Check Enfold theme version. 4. If below 7.1.3, update via WordPress updates or download from theme repository.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Sanitization Plugin
allInstall WordPress security plugins that add additional input validation and XSS protection.
Content Security Policy
allImplement CSP headers to restrict script execution sources.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable or replace the Enfold theme with a secure alternative
- Implement web application firewall rules to block XSS payload patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Enfold version number.Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version --path=/path/to/wordpressVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Enfold theme version is 7.1.3 or higher after update.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to theme-related endpoints
- Suspicious script tags in form submissions
Network Indicators:
- Malicious script payloads in HTTP requests
- Unexpected external script loads
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("enfold" OR "theme") AND ("script" OR "alert" OR "onerror")