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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
The Product Table for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'search_key' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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
Product Table for WooCommerce versions up to 5.0.8 contain a cross-site scripting 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 administrator or user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal session tokens or perform unauthorized actions.
Potential impact on your site
Administrators and users visiting crafted links risk session compromise, data theft, or malware injection affecting your WooCommerce store.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must trick a user into visiting a malicious link or page (user interaction required). No authentication needed.
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