Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
WP-OliveCart for WordPress has a stored cross-site scripting issue in versions up to 1.1.3. The attacker must already have administrator-level access and user interaction is required, so this is not a broad internet-facing takeover issue. It still matters because stored script content can affect other users who view it.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate WordPress application risk. It is lower urgency than unauthenticated remote compromise, but it should be addressed during normal vulnerability remediation, especially on public sites or sites with many administrators.
Technical view
CVE-2022-47435 is a CWE-79 stored XSS vulnerability in Olive Design WP-OliveCart <=1.1.3. CVSS 3.1 is 5.9 with network access, low complexity, high privileges, user interaction, and changed scope. The source bundle does not provide CPEs, exploit details, or a fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running WP-OliveCart <=1.1.3. Risk is highest where many users hold admin-level access or admin accounts are weakly governed. The source bundle does not identify other affected products.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed in KEV, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation. Exploitation requires authenticated admin-level privileges plus user interaction, which reduces likelihood but does not remove risk after account compromise or insider misuse.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports authenticated admin+ stored XSS only. The bundle does not include sink/source details, proof-of-concept, affected code paths, fixed version, or active exploitation claims. Do not broaden scope beyond WP-OliveCart <=1.1.3 without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the WP-OliveCart plugin and its installed version.
- Check Olive Design, WordPress plugin, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or vendor remediation.
- Disable or remove WP-OliveCart where it is not business-critical.
- Restrict administrator access and review whether all admin users still require that role.
- Prioritize remediation on externally used or multi-admin WordPress sites.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether WP-OliveCart is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record whether the installed version is 1.1.3 or earlier.
- Review admin account lists for unnecessary or stale administrator access.
- Check vulnerability tracking against CVE-2022-47435 and Patchstack’s WP-OliveCart entry.
- Verify remediation status after any plugin update, removal, or compensating control.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.9 (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:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L1.73.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.9MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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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.