CVE-2025-68077
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Stockholm WordPress theme allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that persist in the database and execute when other users view those pages. All WordPress sites using the Stockholm theme version 9.14.1 or earlier are affected. The vulnerability enables attackers to steal session cookies, redirect users, or perform actions on their behalf.
💻 Affected Systems
- Select-Themes Stockholm 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, gain full administrative access to the WordPress site, install backdoors, deface the website, or pivot to attack other systems.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies, redirect visitors to phishing sites, or display unwanted advertisements.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before being stored or displayed to users.
🎯 Exploit Status
Stored XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited. While no public PoC is confirmed, the vulnerability type is well-understood and easy to weaponize.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 9.14.2 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/stockholm/vulnerability/wordpress-stockholm-theme-9-14-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Find Stockholm theme and click 'Update Now' if available. 4. If automatic update not available, download latest version from vendor and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allAdd custom input validation to sanitize user inputs before processing
Add WordPress sanitization functions like wp_kses_post() or esc_html() to theme files where user input is processed
Content Security Policy
allImplement CSP headers to restrict script execution sources
Add 'Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'' to .htaccess or web server configuration
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable or replace the Stockholm 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 Stockholm theme version. If version is 9.14.1 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
Check WordPress admin panel or inspect theme's style.css file for 'Version: x.x.x' lineVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify Stockholm theme version shows 9.14.2 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests with JavaScript payloads in parameters
- Multiple failed XSS attempts in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing <script> tags or JavaScript in URL parameters
- Outbound connections to suspicious domains from your website
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND ("<script>" OR "javascript:" OR "onerror=" OR "onload=") AND dest_ip="your_server_ip"