What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in a3rev Software WooCommerce Predictive Search allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WooCommerce Predictive Search: from n/a through 6.0.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WooCommerce Predictive Search versions up to 6.0.1 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into search results. An attacker can craft a malicious search query that, when viewed by a site visitor, executes JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in the browsers of site visitors viewing search results.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors' sessions and credentials can be compromised; malware or phishing content can be injected into your site.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
A site visitor must click a malicious search link or visit a page with the attacker's crafted search query.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 20, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated