CVE-2023-22705 HIGH

CVE-2023-22705: WordPress Welcart e-Commerce Plugin <= 2.8.10 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Collne Inc.
Product Welcart e-Commerce
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 29, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Collne Inc. Welcart e-Commerce plugin <= 2.8.10 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Welcart e-Commerce versions up to 2.8.10 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability affects the site's scope, meaning impacts may extend beyond the vulnerable component itself.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal session cookies, credentials, or deface the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' sessions and data can be compromised if they click attacker-controlled links; site reputation and customer trust at risk.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link (no authentication required).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 29, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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