What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Jakeii Pesapal Gateway for Woocommerce pesapal-for-woocommerce allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Pesapal Gateway for Woocommerce: from n/a through <= 2.1.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Pesapal Gateway for WooCommerce plugin contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by site visitors. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.1.0.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers, potentially stealing session cookies or credentials.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors to your site could have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen if they click attacker-controlled links.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link (user interaction required). No authentication needed.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 1, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated