What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in ProWCPlugins Empty Cart Button for WooCommerce allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Empty Cart Button for WooCommerce: from n/a through 1.3.8.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Empty Cart Button for WooCommerce plugin through version 1.3.8 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, including administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger and can affect the entire site scope.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or admin credentials.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers with basic user accounts can compromise admin sessions and take control of your WooCommerce store.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege account (e.g., subscriber or customer) and a victim must visit a page containing the injected payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 22, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated