GoodLayers Modernize Theme Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the GoodLayers Modernize WordPress theme, affecting versions through 3.4.0. This issue arises from improper input sanitization during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be injected and executed when users visit the affected site.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for stored cross-site scripting, where injected scripts are executed in the context of the user visiting the site.

Remediation

No official fix is available for this vulnerability. Users are advised to remove and replace the GoodLayers Modernize theme with an alternative.

Added: Aug 14, 2025, 8:21 PM
Updated: Aug 14, 2025, 8:21 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
0.0
impact
1.7
exploitability
5.0
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.4
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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