CVE-2023-47690 : What You Need to Know

WordPress Additional Order Filters for WooCommerce Plugin <= 1.10 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS).

Understanding CVE-2023-47690

This CVE discloses an Unauthenticated Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Anton Bond Additional Order Filters for WooCommerce plugin version 1.10 and below.

What is CVE-2023-47690?

CVE-2023-47690 exposes a security flaw in the WordPress Additional Order Filters for WooCommerce Plugin, allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of an unsuspecting user's session.

The Impact of CVE-2023-47690

The impact of this vulnerability is rated as High severity with a CVSS base score of 7.1. Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and potentially compromise user data.

Technical Details of CVE-2023-47690

This section provides technical details related to the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability is classified as Unauthenticated Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and is identified as CAPEC-591 - Reflected XSS. Attackers can inject and execute malicious scripts through specially crafted URLs.

Affected Systems and Versions

Anton Bond Additional Order Filters for WooCommerce plugin versions 1.10 and below are impacted by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

Exploiting this vulnerability requires crafting and enticing a user to click on a malicious link containing the payload, leading to the execution of unauthorized scripts.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2023-47690 and enhance security, follow these mitigation steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or remove the affected Anton Bond Additional Order Filters for WooCommerce plugin.
Monitor for any unusual activities on the WordPress site.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update plugins and themes to patch known vulnerabilities.
Educate users on safe browsing practices to avoid clicking on suspicious links.

Patching and Updates

Keep abreast of security advisories and promptly apply security patches released by plugin developers to mitigate the risk of such vulnerabilities.