CVE-2023-5234: Related Products for WooCommerce <= 3.3.15 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
The Related Products for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'woo-related' shortcode in versions up to, and including, 3.3.15 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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What is the vulnerability ID for the Related Products for WooCommerce plugin?
The vulnerability ID for the Related Products for WooCommerce plugin is CVE-2023-5234.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-5234?
The severity of CVE-2023-5234 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.4.
How does the vulnerability in the Related Products for WooCommerce plugin occur?
The vulnerability in the Related Products for WooCommerce plugin occurs due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes.
Which versions of the Related Products for WooCommerce plugin are affected?
Versions up to and including 3.3.15 of the Related Products for WooCommerce plugin are affected.
How can I fix the vulnerability in the Related Products for WooCommerce plugin?
To fix the vulnerability, update the Related Products for WooCommerce plugin to a version beyond 3.3.15.