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The Mediciti Lite WordPress theme by Yudlee themes contains a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting versions 1.3.0 and earlier. This vulnerability can be exploited by authenticated users with subscriber privileges or higher, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in victims' browsers. When executed, these scripts can steal sensitive information, manipulate web content, or perform actions on behalf of the victim within the context of their session.
Overview
The Mediciti Lite theme for WordPress contains a reflected XSS vulnerability that affects all versions up to and including 1.3.0. This vulnerability requires authentication (subscriber level or higher) to exploit. Reflected XSS vulnerabilities occur when user input is reflected back in responses without proper sanitization or encoding. In this case, the theme fails to properly sanitize or validate user input before reflecting it back in the response, allowing malicious JavaScript code to be executed in a victim's browser when they visit a specially crafted URL. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or other malicious actions performed in the context of the affected user's session.
Remediation
- Update the Mediciti Lite theme to a version newer than 1.3.0 if available
- If updates are not available, consider implementing additional security measures:
- Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to filter potentially malicious requests
- Apply input validation and output encoding in your custom code that interacts with the theme
- Consider switching to a different, actively maintained theme
- Limit user privileges to only those necessary for their role
- Regularly audit user accounts to ensure proper access controls
- Monitor for suspicious activities that might indicate exploitation attempts
References
- Patchstack Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/mediciti-lite/wordpress-mediciti-lite-theme-1-3-0-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
- OWASP XSS Prevention Cheat Sheet: https://cheatsheetseries.owasp.org/cheatsheets/Cross_Site_Scripting_Prevention_Cheat_Sheet.html
- WordPress Theme Security Best Practices: https://developer.wordpress.org/themes/theme-security/
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
