What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Booster for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's wcj_product_meta shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with ShopManager-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Booster for WooCommerce versions up to 7.2.3. An authenticated admin or high-privilege user can inject malicious JavaScript that executes in the browsers of other site users, potentially stealing session tokens, modifying page content, or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability affects the plugin's scope across the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject JavaScript code that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
A compromised admin account can inject malicious scripts affecting all site visitors, risking credential theft and unauthorized actions.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Admin or high-privilege account access to the WordPress site; no user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 26, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
