CVE-2026-8167 (GCVE-0-2026-8167)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-07-28 08:22 – Updated: 2026-07-28 12:43
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Reflected XSS in theWP's News Theme V8
Summary
Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in THEWP Digital Solutions News Theme V8 allows Reflected XSS.
This issue affects News Theme V8: through 16.06.2026.
Severity
6.1 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-07-28 12:43 UTC
CWE
- CWE-79 - Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting')
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://siberguvenlik.gov.tr/guvenlik-bildirimler… | government-resource |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| THEWP Digital Solutions | News Theme V8 |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 16.06.2026
(custom)
|
Date Public
2026-07-28 08:13
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