What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Subaccounts 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, 1.6.0. 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
02Summary
Subaccounts for WooCommerce versions 1.6.0 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 integrity and confidentiality of data visible to the victim.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a victim's browser to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Customers or admins visiting affected pages could have their session data stolen or be tricked into performing unwanted actions.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Victim must visit a page containing the attacker's malicious input; no authentication required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 21, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated