What the vulnerability does
01Description
The XPlainer – WooCommerce Product FAQ [WooCommerce Accordion FAQ Plugin] plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ffw_activate_template' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to store cross-site scripting that will trigger when viewing the dashboard templates or accessing FAQs.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Happy WooCommerce FAQs plugin fails to properly check user permissions before allowing access to certain functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can view or modify data they shouldn't have access to, and the vulnerability affects multiple parts of the site due to scope change. Update to a version newer than 1.7.0.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
View or modify FAQ data and settings they lack permission to access.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users can read or alter FAQ content, potentially exposing or corrupting product information.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must be logged in as a low-privilege user (subscriber or contributor).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 9, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
