CVE-2024-8793: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in jkohlbach Store Exporter – Export WooCommerce Products, Orders, Subscriptions, Customers
The Store Exporter for WooCommerce – Export Products, Export Orders, Export Subscriptions, and More plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.2.1. 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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Store Exporter for WooCommerce plugin suffers from a reflected XSS vulnerability due to the use of add_query_arg without proper escaping on URLs. This allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when a user interacts with a maliciously crafted link. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.7.2.1. It requires no privileges and no user interaction beyond clicking a link. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impact on confidentiality and integrity, with no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website, potentially allowing attackers to steal user session data, perform actions on behalf of users, or conduct phishing attacks. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. The vulnerability requires user interaction and is exploitable remotely without authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution with links related to the Store Exporter plugin and consider disabling or restricting access to the plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-8793: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in jkohlbach Store Exporter – Export WooCommerce Products, Orders, Subscriptions, Customers
Description
The Store Exporter for WooCommerce – Export Products, Export Orders, Export Subscriptions, and More plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.2.1. 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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Store Exporter for WooCommerce plugin suffers from a reflected XSS vulnerability due to the use of add_query_arg without proper escaping on URLs. This allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when a user interacts with a maliciously crafted link. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.7.2.1. It requires no privileges and no user interaction beyond clicking a link. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impact on confidentiality and integrity, with no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website, potentially allowing attackers to steal user session data, perform actions on behalf of users, or conduct phishing attacks. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. The vulnerability requires user interaction and is exploitable remotely without authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution with links related to the Store Exporter plugin and consider disabling or restricting access to the plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-13T16:28:40.573Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b32b7ef31ef0b54f344
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:46 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:18:00 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 8:39:45 AM
Views: 14
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