WordPress security changelog
HIGH CVE-2026-27430 Deferred

TheFox: Cross-site scripting

TheFox is affected by cross-site scripting. The vulnerable path is reachable without authentication. Injected script can execute in the affected site's origin when the vulnerable output is viewed. The published affected range is n/a through 3.9.76.

CVE / CNA score 7.1 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
TheFox
Plugin slug
thefox
Affected
n/a through 3.9.76
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Jul 02, 2026
Weakness
CWE-79 — Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

This CVE was published Jul 02, 2026 and is one of 2 known issues for this theme.

Update, patch or deactivate.

No fixed release is identified. Update TheFox when a release after 3.9.76 becomes available; until then, disable and remove it when the site's risk warrants.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in TheFox <= 3.9.76 versions.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary and upstream sources