CVE-2023-37873 HIGH

CVE-2023-37873: WordPress WooCommerce Ship to Multiple Addresses Plugin <= 3.8.5 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Woocommerce
Product Shipping Multiple Addresses
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published August 5, 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 WooCommerce Shipping Multiple Addresses plugin <= 3.8.5 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Shipping Multiple Addresses plugin for WooCommerce contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution. The vulnerability affects versions up to 3.8.5.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal session cookies, credentials, or redirect users to phishing sites.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors to your site could have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen if they click attacker-controlled links.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link (user interaction required). No authentication needed.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 5, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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