WordPress Checkout Fields Manager for WooCommerce Cross-Site Scripting Scanner
Detects 'Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)' vulnerability in WordPress Checkout Fields Manager for WooCommerce affects v. <5.5.7
Short Info
Level
Medium
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
16 days 13 hours
Scan only one
Domain, IPv4, Subdomain
Toolbox
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The WordPress Checkout Fields Manager for WooCommerce is a plugin used by online store administrators to customize checkout fields on their WooCommerce stores. It is popular among e-commerce websites built on WordPress, enabling non-technical users to add, edit, or remove fields during the checkout process. The plugin is widely adopted for its ease of use, and it integrates seamlessly with WooCommerce to enhance the customer's purchasing experience. Store owners utilize this plugin to tailor the checkout flow, potentially increasing conversion rates and customer satisfaction. Often used by small to medium-sized businesses, it helps meet their specific data collection needs at checkout.
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. These scripts can hijack user sessions, deface websites, or redirect users to malicious sites. Typically, XSS exploits the client-side scripts in web applications, and it can be used to bypass access controls such as the same-origin policy. This vulnerability is particularly concerning as it can be leveraged by attackers to impersonate users or steal sensitive information like credentials and cookies. Preventing XSS requires proper input validation and escaping outputs to ensure that user data is not maliciously interpreted by the browser.
The vulnerability in WordPress Checkout Fields Manager for WooCommerce occurs because certain URLs are not properly escaped before being outputted in attributes. This oversight allows attackers to inject reflected XSS payloads, executing arbitrary scripts when the malicious URL is accessed. The attack vector involves crafting a URL with a script embedded in a query parameter that the plugin erroneously reflects in an insecure manner. Exploiters can use this to trigger JavaScript code execution on the victim's browser. This technical flaw is typically exploited through social engineering techniques where the attacker convinces a user to visit the crafted URL.
If the vulnerability in the plugin is successfully exploited, it may result in unauthorized actions being carried out in the context of the affected user. This could include session hijacking, redirection to phishing sites, or the exposure of sensitive information. The potential effects are further exacerbated if the user has elevated privileges in the WooCommerce site, which could lead to broader security breaches. Attackers could potentially manipulate checkout processes, deface web pages, or gain further access to the WordPress site, making it critical to address this vulnerability promptly.
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