What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in MultiVendorX WC Marketplace allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WC Marketplace: from n/a through 4.1.17.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WC Marketplace versions up to 4.1.17 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in users' browsers and steals session cookies or credentials.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users visiting affected pages may have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen; site reputation and user trust at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a victim to visit a crafted link or page; no authentication required to inject the payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
August 12, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated