CVE-2026-56072 WordPress WoodMart theme <= 8.5.3 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Unauthenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts into the WoodMart WordPress theme, potentially leading to session hijacking or site defacement.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-56072?
CVE-2026-56072 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Xtemos WoodMart, published on 26 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in WoodMart <= 8.5.3 versions.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-56072?
How do I fix CVE-2026-56072?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-56072 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2026-56072 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-56072 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p5jp-3f2p-w428.