Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This vulnerability lets a logged-in WordPress administrator store malicious script content through the Custom Product Tabs for WooCommerce plugin. It is not a remote unauthenticated takeover issue, but it can affect site users who later view the injected content.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority web application issue. It requires admin-level access, reducing broad attack likelihood, but affected e-commerce sites should still remediate because stored XSS can damage trust and expose users to malicious site behavior.
Technical view
CVE-2022-43463 is an authenticated stored XSS issue in YIKES Custom Product Tabs for WooCommerce versions 1.7.9 and earlier. CVSS 3.1 is 4.8, with high privileges required, low attack complexity, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress/WooCommerce sites using Custom Product Tabs for WooCommerce version 1.7.9 or earlier. The source data indicates admin-level authentication is required, so risk is highest where admin accounts are shared, delegated, or poorly controlled.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not indicate active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. The vulnerability is stored XSS, meaning malicious content could persist in the site until viewed by another user in a vulnerable context.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports affected versions and vulnerability class, but the supplied bundle does not name a fixed version or confirmed exploit activity. Avoid assuming unauthenticated exploitability. Focus validation on plugin presence, version, admin access paths, and vendor remediation status.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for this plugin and version 1.7.9 or earlier.
- Check vendor, WordPress plugin, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or mitigation.
- Upgrade to a vendor-supported fixed version when confirmed by official guidance.
- Restrict and review WordPress admin-level accounts on affected sites.
- If no fix is available, evaluate disabling the plugin until risk is resolved.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin is installed on production, staging, and backup sites.
- Record the exact installed plugin version for each WordPress instance.
- Review admin-level account access and recent changes to product tab content.
- Check vendor or Patchstack records for remediation status before closing the issue.
- Verify remediation by confirming the vulnerable version is no longer deployed.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N1.72.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.8MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.