What the vulnerability does
01Description
The XT Floating Cart for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses the SVG file.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
XT Floating Cart for WooCommerce versions up to 2.8.2 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability affects the site's scope, meaning injected code can impact other users and site functionality. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 2.8.2 to remediate this issue.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that executes in other users' browsers and affects site functionality.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors and site operations; customer data and site integrity at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a user account with at least low-level privileges on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 5, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated