Description
Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in kutethemes TechOne techone allows Code Injection.This issue affects TechOne: from n/a through <= 3.0.3.
Published: 2026-04-08
Score: 5.3 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Code injection via XSS
Action: Patch Now
AI Analysis

Impact

An improper neutralization of script‑related HTML tags in the Kutethemes TechOne theme creates a Basic XSS condition that allows attackers to inject arbitrary shortcodes containing malicious code. These injected shortcodes can execute within the context of the site, giving a potential for defacement, data exfiltration, or further exploitation.

Affected Systems

WordPress installations running the TechOne theme from any version up to and including 3.0.3 are affected. This includes all earlier releases for which the theme version is not explicitly listed as safe.

Risk and Exploitability

The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.3 (moderate) and an EPSS score of less than 1%, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Attackers can exploit this remotely via the WordPress content‑editing interface that processes shortcodes, assuming they possess sufficient privileges to insert or edit post content. While the explosion likelihood is currently low, the potential impact remains significant for sites that use the legacy version of the theme.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 9, 2026 at 22:55 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest patch for the TechOne theme that removes the code injection flaw.
  • If an update cannot be applied immediately, disable the theme’s shortcode processing or remove vulnerable shortcodes from active content.
  • Ensure all shortcode inputs are sanitized to strip script tags before rendering.
  • Regularly scan the theme and other plugins for known vulnerabilities and keep them updated.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 9, 2026 at 22:55 UTC.

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History

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N'}

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Kutethemes
Kutethemes techone
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Kutethemes
Kutethemes techone
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in kutethemes TechOne techone allows Code Injection.This issue affects TechOne: from n/a through <= 3.0.3.
Title WordPress TechOne theme <= 3.0.3 - Arbitrary Shortcode Execution vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-80
References

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Kutethemes Techone
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-29T09:52:02.768Z

Reserved: 2026-04-07T10:57:36.650Z

Link: CVE-2026-39625

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Updated: 2026-04-09T19:09:16.587Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-04-08T09:16:32.807

Modified: 2026-04-24T18:06:58.907

Link: CVE-2026-39625

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-04-10T09:40:55Z

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