CVE-2024-27959 HIGH

CVE-2024-27959: WordPress APIExperts Square for WooCommerce plugin <= 4.2.9 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Wpexpertsio
Product WC Shop Sync – Integrate Square and WooCommerce for Seamless Shop Management
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 17, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wpexpertsio WC Shop Sync – Integrate Square and WooCommerce for Seamless Shop Management allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WC Shop Sync – Integrate Square and WooCommerce for Seamless Shop Management: from n/a through 4.2.9.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WC Shop Sync versions up to 4.2.9 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the plugin. When a victim visits an affected page, the injected script executes in their browser, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability affects the plugin's data handling without proper sanitization.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute when site visitors view affected pages, stealing credentials or performing unauthorized actions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' browsers can be compromised, leading to credential theft, malware distribution, or unauthorized account actions on your WooCommerce store.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs network access and victim must visit a page containing the injected payload; no authentication required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 17, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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