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CVE-2024-8499: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in themehigh Checkout Field Editor (Checkout Manager) for WooCommerce

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-8499cvecve-2024-8499cwe-79
Published: Fri Oct 04 2024 (10/04/2024, 12:46:52 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: themehigh
Product: Checkout Field Editor (Checkout Manager) for WooCommerce

Description

The Checkout Field Editor (Checkout Manager) for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘render_review_request_notice’ function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 15:12:43 UTC

Technical Analysis

The Checkout Field Editor (Checkout Manager) for WooCommerce plugin suffers from a reflected XSS vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input in the 'render_review_request_notice' function. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of a victim's browser if they can convince the victim to click a specially crafted link. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.0.3. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires network access, high attack complexity, no privileges, and user interaction, with impact on confidentiality and integrity but not availability.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser session, potentially leading to information disclosure or manipulation of web content. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no direct availability impact. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has high attack complexity, reducing the likelihood of widespread exploitation.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently available for this vulnerability. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates. As a temporary measure, avoid clicking on suspicious links related to the affected plugin and consider disabling or replacing the plugin until a fix is released.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2024-09-05T19:46:22.056Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 699f6c2ab7ef31ef0b560b10

Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:54 PM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:12:43 PM

Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:43:09 AM

Views: 10

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