Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-1054 lets a logged-in WordPress user with Contributor or higher rights store malicious script through a Booster for WooCommerce shortcode. The script can run when someone views the affected page. This is most urgent for WooCommerce sites with many authors, weak account security, or previously compromised contributor accounts.
Executive priority
Treat this as a medium-priority web application exposure. Patch promptly on revenue-generating WooCommerce sites, especially where multiple users can create content. It is not known to be actively exploited from the supplied evidence.
Technical view
Booster for WooCommerce versions up to and including 7.1.6 are vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting in the wcj_product_barcode shortcode. The issue is insufficient sanitization and output escaping of shortcode attributes such as color. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.4, with low privileges required and changed scope.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress/WooCommerce sites using Booster for WooCommerce <= 7.1.6 where Contributor-level or higher accounts can create content containing the vulnerable shortcode.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Abuse requires authenticated content creation rights, but stored XSS can affect later viewers of the injected page and may be more serious if administrators view that content.
Researcher notes
Focus validation on shortcode rendering paths and role-based content creation. The public description identifies attribute handling, especially color, as the vulnerable area. Do not assume unauthenticated exploitation; the evidence states Contributor-level authentication is required.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Booster for WooCommerce beyond version 7.1.6 or follow current vendor guidance.
- Restrict Contributor and higher roles to trusted users only.
- Remove or review untrusted content using the wcj_product_barcode shortcode.
- Harden WordPress account security with MFA and credential review.
- Monitor for unexpected script-like content in product pages or posts.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all WordPress sites for Booster for WooCommerce installations.
- Confirm installed plugin versions are absent, disabled, or above 7.1.6.
- Review posts and pages containing the wcj_product_barcode shortcode.
- Audit Contributor, Author, Editor, and Administrator accounts for unnecessary access.
- Check security logs for suspicious content edits around affected pages.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N3.12.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c0b86c45-c346-4df7-844e-01de027bbc1e?source=cveCVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3034358%40woocommerce-jetpack&new=3034358%40woocommerce-jetpack&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=CVE reference
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