CVE-2023-47777 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-47777: WordPress WooCommerce and WooCommerce Blocks plugins - Auth. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Automattic
Product WooCommerce
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 30, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Automattic WooCommerce, Automattic WooCommerce Blocks allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WooCommerce: from n/a through 8.1.1; WooCommerce Blocks: from n/a through 11.1.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WooCommerce versions up to 8.1.1 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level access can craft input that executes in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of site data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

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

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users' accounts and data are at risk; attackers can deface content, steal customer information, or compromise admin sessions.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WooCommerce account and the victim must view a page containing the injected payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 30, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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