CVE-2023-6892: EAN for WooCommerce <= 4.9.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via alg_wc_ean_product_meta Shortcode
The EAN for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'algwceanproductmeta' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 4.8.7 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 severity of CVE-2023-6892?
CVE-2023-6892 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6892?
To fix CVE-2023-6892, update the EAN for WooCommerce plugin to version 4.9.3 or later.
Which versions of the EAN for WooCommerce plugin are affected by CVE-2023-6892?
CVE-2023-6892 affects all versions of the EAN for WooCommerce plugin up to and including version 4.8.7.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-6892?
CVE-2023-6892 is identified as a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.
What is the cause of the vulnerability identified in CVE-2023-6892?
The vulnerability in CVE-2023-6892 is caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user-supplied attributes.