Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A WordPress WooCommerce helper plugin could let a contributor-level user store script content in a page through shortcode attributes. If an administrator or shopper views the affected page, the script may run in their browser. This is not a server takeover, but it can affect trust, sessions, and page integrity.
Executive priority
Prioritize patching on public WooCommerce sites, especially where many non-admin users can publish content. Treat it as a moderate web integrity and account-risk issue rather than an infrastructure emergency.
Technical view
Product Slider for WooCommerce by PickPlugins before 1.13.42 fails to validate and escape some shortcode attributes before rendering them in posts or pages. The issue is stored XSS, CWE-79, with CVSS 3.1 score 5.4: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges, user interaction required, changed scope.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on WordPress stores using Product Slider for WooCommerce before 1.13.42 where contributor or higher roles can create or edit shortcode-bearing content.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. WPScan is tagged with exploit, but the provided evidence does not establish real-world exploitation. Abuse requires an authenticated contributor-level or higher account and a victim viewing the affected content.
Researcher notes
Key validation should focus on plugin version, shortcode rendering paths, and whether untrusted roles can influence rendered attributes. Avoid assuming unauthenticated exploitability; the CVSS vector and description indicate low privileges and user interaction are required.
Mitigation direction
- Update Product Slider for WooCommerce to version 1.13.42 or later.
- Review contributor and author accounts on affected WordPress sites.
- Limit shortcode publishing rights to trusted users until updated.
- Check vendor and WordPress plugin guidance for any additional remediation.
- Review affected pages for suspicious shortcode attributes or unexpected scripts.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for Product Slider for WooCommerce installations.
- Confirm installed plugin versions are 1.13.42 or later.
- Identify pages or posts using the plugin shortcode.
- Review contributor-level content changes around exposure windows.
- Check logs or security tools for suspicious page edits.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.32.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f5d43062-4ef3-4dd1-b916-0127f0016f5cCVE reference · exploit, vdb-entry
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CWE details
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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.