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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Accounting for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Accounting for WooCommerce versions 1.6.6 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in a victim's browser when they visit a vulnerable page. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the site's integrity and confidentiality. Update to a version newer than 1.6.6 to remediate.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, stealing session data or modifying page content.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' accounts and data at risk; site reputation damaged if used to steal credentials or redirect users.
Conditions required to exploit
Victim must visit a page containing the attacker's malicious input; no authentication required.
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