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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The WC Affiliate – A Complete WooCommerce Affiliate Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via any parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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
The WC Affiliate plugin for WooCommerce contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions 2.4 and earlier. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors, potentially stealing session tokens or redirecting users to phishing sites. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a crafted link—and affects the broader site scope beyond the plugin itself.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers to steal data or redirect them.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' browsers can be compromised; session tokens and personal data may be stolen or site reputation damaged.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
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