CVE-2024-8724 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-8724: Waitlist Woocommerce ( Back in stock notifier ) <= 2.7.5 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Vendor Xootix
Product Waitlist Woocommerce ( Back in stock notifier )
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published September 14, 2024
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

6.1/10
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:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The Waitlist Woocommerce ( Back in stock notifier ) 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, 2.7.5. 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 Waitlist 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 that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.7.5.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers via a crafted link.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' sessions and credentials can be compromised; site content can be altered or redirected.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

A site visitor must click an attacker-supplied link while logged into or visiting the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

September 14, 2024 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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