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