What the vulnerability does
01Description
The WowStore – Store Builder & Product Blocks for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'currentPostId' Block Attribute in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.24 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-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
WowStore versions up to 4.4.24 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts into the site. When other users view affected content, the injected code executes in their browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component itself.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that executes when other site users view affected pages or content.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject code affecting other visitors; customer data and admin sessions at risk if admins view compromised content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a user account with low-level privileges (e.g., contributor or subscriber role).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 29, 2026
CVE published
July 29, 2026
Record updated