CVE-2024-27969 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-27969: WordPress Free Downloads WooCommerce plugin <= 3.5.8.2 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Wp Enhanced
Product Free Downloads WooCommerce
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 21, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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 WP Enhanced Free Downloads WooCommerce allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Free Downloads WooCommerce: from n/a through 3.5.8.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Free Downloads WooCommerce versions up to 3.5.8.2 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, including site administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger. Attackers can steal session tokens, modify page content, or perform actions on behalf of victims.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and steal their session data or perform actions as them.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated attackers can compromise admin accounts and modify site content or settings without authorization.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account and trick a victim into viewing a page containing the injected payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 21, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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