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KALLYAS Theme EUVDEUVD-2026-108942

| CVE-2026-112863 HIGH
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)
2026-10-23 Patchstack GHSA-qh93-25q9-m9q7
7.1
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: Patchstack
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Craft malicious XSS link for KALLYAS site
  2. Delivery
    Deliver link to victim via phishing
  3. Exploit
    Victim clicks and browser reflects payload
  4. Execution
    Script executes in victim session
  5. Impact
    Steal session or act as user

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Output encoding, context-aware escaping
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Execution

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires the attacker to induce a logged-in or visiting user to click a crafted URL whose reflected parameter is rendered without proper neutralization by the KALLYAS theme (versions up to 4.25.0); the CVSS UI:R metric confirms this mandatory user interaction, which is the primary limiting factor. No authentication is required of the attacker (PR:N), and the payload executes only within the targeted victim's browser session per request (reflected, non-persistent), so there is no server-side persistence and each attack must be individually delivered. The specific vulnerable parameter or theme feature is not identified in the available sources.

Impact

This is a reflected cross-site scripting flaw (CWE-79) in the Hogash KALLYAS WordPress theme, affecting all versions up to and including 4.25.0. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L, base 7.1) indicates network-reachable, low-complexity, unauthenticated exploitation but with required user interaction (UI:R) - the victim must be lured into clicking a crafted link, which is the hallmark of reflected (not stored) XSS and materially lowers real-world risk versus a no-interaction flaw. No EPSS score, CISA KEV listing, or SSVC automatable/technical-impact fields were supplied, so those signals cannot be weighed; the only priority signal is the vuln.today 'this_week' decision label and the Patchstack reporting source. The single reference is a Patchstack advisory database entry, not confirmed working exploit code, so active exploitation should not be assumed. Net: a genuine but moderate-priority issue - the unauthenticated/network reach is offset by mandatory user interaction and the reflected (per-request, non-persistent) nature; it does not rise to emergency patching but the 'this_week' label is reasonable. Key data explicitly missing: EPSS probability, KEV status, and any confirmation of fixed version - the description lists affected range only ('n/a through 4.25.0') with no stated patched release.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker crafts a URL for a KALLYAS-powered WordPress site containing a malicious script payload in a reflected parameter and delivers it to a victim via phishing email, chat, or a malicious link. When the victim clicks and their browser renders the unsanitized reflected input, the attacker's JavaScript executes in the victim's session context, enabling session/cookie theft or actions as that user. No public, verified exploit code was identified; only a Patchstack advisory reference exists.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Oct 23, 2026

Reflected cross-site scripting in the Hogash KALLYAS WordPress theme through version 4.25.0 allows remote attackers to execute script in a victim’s browser when the victim follows a crafted URL. The attacker does not need authentication but must induce user interaction, and the payload is reflected per request rather than persisted server-side; the vulnerable parameter is not identified in the available sources. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, and the supplied priority label places this in the this_week queue.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch or exact fixed version is identified in the provided sources at time of analysis; verify the current release status with the Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/kallyas/vulnerability/wordpress-kallyas-theme-4-25-0-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve and update the KALLYAS theme beyond 4.25.0 only if the vendor confirms a fixed version. Until then, place an edge WAF or reverse-proxy rule in front of the site to inspect query strings and form inputs for script-bearing payloads targeting the KALLYAS theme, accepting signature false positives and possible bypass through obfuscation; because the vulnerable parameter is not identified, parameter-specific blocking is not possible. If the theme is not essential, disable or replace it to remove exposure, with the trade-off of lost theme functionality or site redesign.

Affected VersionsENISA

Kallyas 0 ≤4.25.0

Affected Packages

euvd kallyas no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The issue is CWE-79, improper neutralization of input during web page generation, in a WordPress theme. The CPE cpe:2.3:a:hogash:kallyas:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* and advisory scope identify the Hogash KALLYAS theme through 4.25.0; the specific request parameter or theme feature that reflects input is not described in the available sources. The assessed vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N confirms network reachability, no attacker authentication, and mandatory victim interaction (UI:R); scope is changed, and impact is limited to low confidentiality and integrity effects in the browser, with no availability impact. Reflected XSS is non-persistent: script executes only in the victim’s session after the crafted request is delivered, and server-side storage is not involved.

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Severity by source

Vendor (Patchstack) PRIMARY 7.1 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
vuln.today AI 6.1 MEDIUM

Reflected XSS is network-reachable and unauthenticated (AV:N/PR:N) but needs victim click (UI:R); scope changes into the browser (S:C) with limited C/I and no genuine availability impact (A:N).

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack).

CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Hogash KALLYAS kallyas allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects KALLYAS: from n/a through 4.25.0.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

A high-severity reflected cross-site scripting flaw in the Hogash KALLYAS WordPress theme (through version 4.25.0) leaves site visitors and administrators exposed to script execution in their browsers if they follow a maliciously crafted URL. Because the theme is used on public-facing marketing and content sites, leadership should care about potential credential theft, session hijacking, and reputational damage from compromised visitor trust.

Business Impact: Medium
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations include deploying a WAF with XSS/reflected-input filtering, enforcing content security policy headers, restricting admin sessions and using least-privilege accounts, and cautioning users to avoid untrusted links while authenticated.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 84% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
commercial premium WordPress theme, moderate but non-ubiquitous install base
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.3%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
Medium
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

36
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +36
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Cross-Site Scripting occurs when an application accepts untrusted data and sends it to a web browser without proper validation or encoding.

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