Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This affects WordPress stores using actpro Extra Product Options for WooCommerce version 3.0.3 or earlier. A highly privileged user, such as Shop Manager or above, could save malicious script that later runs in another user's browser. Business urgency is moderate because exploitation requires privileged access and user interaction, but impact can touch confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Executive priority
Treat as a near-term WordPress store hygiene issue, not an emergency, unless privileged accounts are weakly controlled or suspected compromised. Prioritize affected ecommerce sites that process customer data or have many Shop Manager users.
Technical view
CVE-2023-47658 is an authenticated stored cross-site scripting issue in Extra Product Options for WooCommerce <= 3.0.3. The CVSS 3.1 score is 5.9 with AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. The source bundle identifies CWE-79 and does not provide exploit details, affected CPEs, or a confirmed fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress and WooCommerce sites running the actpro Extra Product Options for WooCommerce plugin at version 3.0.3 or earlier, especially where Shop Manager or higher accounts are broadly assigned.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability requires authenticated high privileges and user interaction, reducing mass-exploitation likelihood but still mattering where admin roles are shared, compromised, or poorly governed.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse beyond the CVE metadata and Patchstack reference. The bundle names the vulnerability class, privilege requirement, version ceiling, and CVSS vector, but not the vulnerable parameter, proof of exploitation, patch version, or vendor advisory details.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for this plugin and versions <= 3.0.3.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed or safe version.
- Restrict Shop Manager and higher roles to trusted, necessary users.
- Remove unused privileged accounts from affected WordPress stores.
- Monitor product option content for unexpected script-like entries.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin package is installed on each WooCommerce site.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare against <= 3.0.3.
- Review WordPress users with Shop Manager or higher privileges.
- Inspect recent product option changes for suspicious stored content.
- Check admin audit logs for unexpected privileged 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
- 5.9 (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 vector scores
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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.