CVE-2025-8618: WPC Smart Quick View for WooCommerce <= 4.2.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via woosq_btn Shortcode
The WPC Smart Quick View for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's woosqbtn shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.1 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.
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-8618?
CVE-2025-8618 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the risk of stored cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8618?
To fix CVE-2025-8618, update the WPC Smart Quick View for WooCommerce plugin to version 4.2.2 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2025-8618?
CVE-2025-8618 affects all versions of the WPC Smart Quick View for WooCommerce plugin up to and including 4.2.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-8618?
CVE-2025-8618 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability arising from inadequate input validation.
Who is impacted by CVE-2025-8618?
Users of the WPC Smart Quick View for WooCommerce plugin on their WordPress sites are impacted by CVE-2025-8618.