CVE-2025-5530: WPC Smart Compare for WooCommerce <= 6.4.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The WPC Smart Compare for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'shortcodebtn' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 6.4.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. 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.
Affected Software
Remediation
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-5530?
CVE-2025-5530 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5530?
To fix CVE-2025-5530, update the WPC Smart Compare for WooCommerce plugin to version 6.4.7 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-5530?
CVE-2025-5530 affects all versions of WPC Smart Compare for WooCommerce up to and including 6.4.6.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-5530?
CVE-2025-5530 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability caused by insufficient input sanitization.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-5530?
The potential impacts of CVE-2025-5530 include unauthorized access to user accounts and the ability to execute malicious scripts in the context of the user's browser.