CVE-2019-25152 Scanner

Abandoned Cart Lite for WooCommerce is a WordPress plugin used by e-commerce stores to recover sales from users who abandon their carts. The plugin provides automated reminders to customers, encouraging them to complete their purchases. Developed by Tyche Softwares, it is popular among online retailers for improving sales conversion rates. The plugin integrates seamlessly with WooCommerce, offering an array of customization options for store owners. Users can configure emails, messages, and notifications to be sent to customers based on specific cart abandonment timings. The plugin's analytics feature provides insights on recovered sales, offering valuable data for e-commerce strategies.

The vulnerability in question is a type of Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack. This occurs when an attacker injects malicious scripts into web applications, which are then executed in the browser of users who load the page. In the context of the Abandoned Cart Lite for WooCommerce plugin, the vulnerability allows attackers to insert arbitrary scripts into parameters due to improper input sanitization. The injected scripts can be executed within the admin dashboard, potentially compromising the administrator's session. This form of Stored XSS can be particularly damaging because it exploits vulnerabilities that involve storing inputs to be used later. Consequently, such vulnerabilities require prompt attention and remediation.

Technically, the vulnerability arises from the failure to sanitize input data and escape output in the WordPress plugin. Specifically, multiple parameters in the plugin up to version 5.1.3 are affected. The endpoints that handle these parameters fail to perform adequate checks or cleanse the data before processing. This opens the door for attackers to inject JavaScript payloads, which are later rendered on the admin dashboard. As the payload executes, it can perform actions on behalf of the admin, such as cookie theft or redirecting to malicious sites. The vulnerability, if left unpatched, presents a significant security risk for WooCommerce stores.

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to several adverse effects. Administrators of WooCommerce stores may have their session hijacked, resulting in unauthorized access. Attackers could gain administrative control, allowing them to alter content, user information, and settings. Sensitive information such as customer details could be exposed or modified. Moreover, once control is established, attackers might distribute malware or launch further attacks on unsuspecting users. The reputational damage to the affected online store could be significant, impacting customer trust and future sales.

REFERENCES

• https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/915420b1-f476-481e-9b11-b736a7cfdda7/
• https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9229
• https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a9cc5c6d-4396-4ebf-8788-f01dd9e9cfbc?source=cve
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-25152