CVE-2024-38669 HIGH

CVE-2024-38669: WordPress Predictive Search for WooCommerce plugin <= 6.0.1 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor A3Rev Software
Product WooCommerce Predictive Search
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published July 20, 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 (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

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