CVE-2023-6556: XSS
First published: Thu Jan 11 2024(Updated: )
The FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via currency options in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.1.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress FOX Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce | <=1.4.1.5 |
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Reference Links
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/woocommerce-currency-switcher/trunk/classes/smart-designer.php#L120
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/woocommerce-currency-switcher/trunk/classes/smart-designer.php#L21
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3012135%40woocommerce-currency-switcher&new=3012135%40woocommerce-currency-switcher&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8cb37019-33f6-4f72-adfc-befbfbf69e47?source=cve
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-6556?
CVE-2023-6556 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6556?
To fix CVE-2023-6556, update the FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce plugin to version 1.4.1.6 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-6556?
CVE-2023-6556 affects users of the FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress up to version 1.4.1.5.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-6556?
CVE-2023-6556 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability resulting from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.
Can CVE-2023-6556 be exploited by unauthenticated users?
No, CVE-2023-6556 can only be exploited by authenticated attackers due to its stored XSS nature.
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