CVE-2025-4212 HIGH

CVE-2025-4212: Checkout Files Upload for WooCommerce <= 2.2.1 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Vendor Wpwham
Product Checkout Files Upload for WooCommerce
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 18, 2025
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

7.2/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The Checkout Files Upload for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via file uploads in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in image files that will execute whenever a user accesses the injected page.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Checkout Files Upload for WooCommerce versions up to 2.2.1 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability affects the site's scope, potentially impacting other users and components. No user interaction is required for exploitation. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 2.2.1.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that executes in users' browsers and affects other site components.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can steal customer data, redirect users, or deface checkout pages without needing site credentials.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 18, 2025 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated