What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-25121?

CVE-2025-25121 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Theme Options Z are affected by CVE-2025-25121?

Theme Options Z WordPress plugin versions 1.4 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated contributors and above to inject malicious scripts affecting…

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-25121?

Within 24 hours: Audit WordPress user roles and revoke unnecessary contributor/editor permissions to users who do not require content creation. Within 7 days: Deactivate and remove Theme Options Z plugin version 1.4 or earlier; identify and test alternative theme customization solutions compatible with your WordPress version. Within 30 days: Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block stored XSS payloads in theme option fields as a compensating control, and establish a quarterly review process for WordPress plugin security status.

Theme Options Z CVE-2025-25121

HIGH

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)

2025-03-03 audit@patchstack.com

XSS

7.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.1 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Updated

Apr 25, 2026 - 01:23 vuln.today

v2 (cvss_changed)

Re-analysis Queued

Apr 23, 2026 - 15:42 vuln.today

cvss_changed

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:29 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 03, 2025 - 14:15 nvd

HIGH 7.1

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in NotFound Theme Options Z allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Theme Options Z: from n/a through 1.4.

AnalysisAI

Stored cross-site scripting in Theme Options Z WordPress plugin through version 1.4 allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in victim browsers when authenticated users view affected pages. Despite the CVSS 7.1 rating suggesting network-accessible exploitation without authentication (PR:N), stored XSS vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins typically require at least contributor-level access to inject payloads, creating a discrepancy between the CVSS vector and realistic exploitation requirements. EPSS score of 0.09% (26th percentile) indicates low observed exploitation probability, and no active exploitation has been confirmed by CISA KEV or other threat intelligence sources.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability stems from improper input sanitization (CWE-79) in the Theme Options Z WordPress plugin, a theme configuration tool. Stored XSS occurs when user-supplied input is saved to the database without adequate validation or encoding, then later displayed to other users without proper output escaping. In WordPress plugin contexts, this typically affects administrative interfaces where options are configured and stored. The vulnerability allows attackers to inject JavaScript payloads that persist in the database and execute whenever victims view the compromised page. The changed scope (S:C) in the CVSS vector suggests the malicious script can access resources beyond the vulnerable plugin's security context, potentially affecting the broader WordPress installation or other plugins sharing the same origin.

Affected ProductsAI

WordPress plugin Theme Options Z versions from initial release through version 1.4 are confirmed vulnerable per NVD data. The vendor is NotFound, and the plugin provides theme configuration management for WordPress sites. No specific CPE identifier was provided in the available data. Patchstack references indicate the vulnerability was identified through their security research program. Organizations running WordPress installations with this plugin installed in the affected version range should prioritize assessment, particularly multi-author sites where contributor-level users have access to plugin configuration interfaces.

RemediationAI

Update Theme Options Z to a version newer than 1.4 if a patched release becomes available. Monitor the Patchstack vulnerability database at the provided references for vendor patch announcements, as the advisory links appear to contain reference errors pointing to an unrelated WP Spell Check plugin. Until a confirmed patch is released, restrict access to Theme Options Z configuration pages to only fully-trusted administrator accounts, removing contributor and editor access to plugin settings. Implement Content Security Policy headers with strict script-src directives to limit execution of injected scripts. Deploy a web application firewall with XSS detection rules to filter malicious payloads before they reach the WordPress database. Review existing theme options data for suspicious JavaScript content, particularly in text fields allowing HTML input. Note that disabling the plugin entirely may break theme functionality, so thoroughly test in staging before production deployment.