CVE-2024-35777: CWE-74 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') in Automattic WooCommerce
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') vulnerability in Automattic WooCommerce allows Content Spoofing.This issue affects WooCommerce: from n/a through 8.9.2.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-74) in WooCommerce allows content spoofing due to improper neutralization of special elements in output that are processed by downstream components. It affects WooCommerce versions through 8.9.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 3.5, indicating low severity, with attack vector network, low attack complexity, requiring high privileges and user interaction. No known exploits are reported in the wild. No official fix or patch has been confirmed as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can lead to content spoofing, which may mislead users by displaying manipulated or deceptive content. The impact is limited due to the requirement for high privileges and user interaction, and it does not affect confidentiality but has a low integrity and availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should limit high-privilege access and be cautious with user interactions that could trigger this vulnerability. Monitor official Automattic WooCommerce advisories for updates.
CVE-2024-35777: CWE-74 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') in Automattic WooCommerce
Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') vulnerability in Automattic WooCommerce allows Content Spoofing.This issue affects WooCommerce: from n/a through 8.9.2.
CVSS v3.1
Score 3.5low
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-74) in WooCommerce allows content spoofing due to improper neutralization of special elements in output that are processed by downstream components. It affects WooCommerce versions through 8.9.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 3.5, indicating low severity, with attack vector network, low attack complexity, requiring high privileges and user interaction. No known exploits are reported in the wild. No official fix or patch has been confirmed as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can lead to content spoofing, which may mislead users by displaying manipulated or deceptive content. The impact is limited due to the requirement for high privileges and user interaction, and it does not affect confidentiality but has a low integrity and availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should limit high-privilege access and be cautious with user interactions that could trigger this vulnerability. Monitor official Automattic WooCommerce advisories for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-17T10:10:54.090Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f16583cbff5d86104af770
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:57:23 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 5:52:31 AM
Last updated: 6/13/2026, 10:27:53 AM
Views: 56
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