CVE-2022-43463 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-43463: WordPress Custom Product Tabs for WooCommerce plugin <= 1.7.9 - Auth. Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Yikes, Inc.
Product Custom Product Tabs for WooCommerce (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 18, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Custom Product Tabs for WooCommerce plugin <= 1.7.9 on WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Custom Product Tabs for WooCommerce plugin contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.7.9. An authenticated user with high privileges can inject malicious scripts into product tab content. When other users view the affected product page, the script executes in their browser, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view product pages with custom tabs.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Malicious admins or compromised admin accounts can inject scripts affecting customer browsers and stealing data or session tokens.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-level WordPress privileges (e.g., admin or editor role) and a victim must view the affected product page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 18, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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