What the vulnerability does
01Description
The XT Ajax Add To Cart for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The XT Ajax Add To Cart for WooCommerce plugin contains a 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 JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.1.2.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal session cookies, credentials, or redirect users.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors to your site could have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen if they interact with attacker-controlled content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker crafts a malicious link or page; a site visitor must click it or visit the page (no authentication required).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 24, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated