CVE-2023-39162 HIGH

CVE-2023-39162: WordPress User Email Verification for WooCommerce Plugin <= 3.5.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Xlplugins
Product User Email Verification for WooCommerce
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published September 4, 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 XLPlugins User Email Verification for WooCommerce plugin <= 3.5.0 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The User Email Verification for WooCommerce plugin through version 3.5.0 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in users' browsers when they interact with affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect multiple users across the site. Update to a version newer than 3.5.0 to resolve this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in users' browsers and steal data or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Customer accounts and data at risk; attackers can steal login credentials, payment info, or perform unauthorized actions.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. Victim must visit a page containing the attacker's malicious input.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

September 4, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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