What the vulnerability does
01Description
The The FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.2.2. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce versions 1.4.2.2 and earlier contain a code injection vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker can inject and execute arbitrary code on the site without user interaction. This allows complete control over the WooCommerce store, including data theft and malware installation.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute arbitrary code on the WooCommerce site without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can steal customer data, modify prices, inject malware, or take full control of your store.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 9, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated