CVE-2024-27998 HIGH

CVE-2024-27998: WordPress Barcode Scanner and Inventory manager plugin <= 1.5.3 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Dmitry V. (Ceo Of "Ukr Solution")
Product Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 19, 2024
Last update May 11, 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 Dmitry V. (CEO of "UKR Solution") Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager barcode-scanner-lite-pos-to-manage-products-inventory-and-orders.This issue affects Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager: from n/a through <= 1.5.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users of this plugin are at risk of account compromise, data theft, and unauthorized transactions if they visit attacker-controlled links.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

The victim must visit a malicious link or page crafted by the attacker. No authentication is required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 19, 2024 CVE published
May 11, 2026 Record updated

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