CVE-2025-5238: YITH WooCommerce Wishlist <= 4.5.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via id Parameter
The YITH WooCommerce Wishlist plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘id’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, 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-2025-5238?
CVE-2025-5238 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for authenticated attackers to exploit Stored Cross-Site Scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5238?
To fix CVE-2025-5238, update the YITH WooCommerce Wishlist plugin to version 4.5.1 or later to ensure that input is properly sanitized and output escaped.
What systems are affected by CVE-2025-5238?
CVE-2025-5238 affects all versions of the YITH WooCommerce Wishlist plugin for WordPress up to and including 4.5.0.
Who is vulnerable to CVE-2025-5238?
Authenticated users with access to the YITH WooCommerce Wishlist plugin are vulnerable to CVE-2025-5238.
What types of attacks can CVE-2025-5238 enable?
CVE-2025-5238 can enable stored cross-site scripting attacks, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into user sessions.