CVE-2023-28988 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-28988: WordPress Direct checkout, Add to cart redirect for Woocommerce Plugin <= 2.1.48 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Pi Websolution
Product Direct checkout, Add to cart redirect, Quick purchase button, Buy now button, Quick View button for WooCommerce
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published June 26, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

5.9/10
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:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PI Websolution Direct checkout, Add to cart redirect, Quick purchase button, Buy now button, Quick View button for WooCommerce plugin <= 2.1.48 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in PI Websolution's WooCommerce checkout and product display plugins. An authenticated admin or high-privilege user can inject malicious JavaScript through plugin settings. When other users view affected pages or interact with the plugin, the injected script executes in their browsers, potentially stealing session data or performing unauthorized actions.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Site visitors' browsers could execute attacker-controlled code, risking credential theft, malware distribution, or unauthorized account actions.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-privilege access (admin or equivalent) to the WordPress site and the victim must visit an affected page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 26, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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