CVE-2025-23973 is a high-severity stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the SpecFit-Virtual Try On plugin for WooCommerce, developed by dugudlabs. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79), allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts that are stored and later executed in the context of users visiting the affected WooCommerce site. The affected versions include all versions up to 7.0.6. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely without authentication (AV:N/PR:N), requiring only user interaction (UI:R), such as a victim visiting a crafted page or interacting with malicious content. The scope is changed (S:C), meaning the vulnerability can affect resources beyond the vulnerable component, potentially impacting the entire web application. The impact includes low confidentiality, integrity, and availability losses (C:L/I:L/A:L), but the stored nature of the XSS increases the risk of persistent attacks such as session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of users. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the presence of this vulnerability in an e-commerce plugin that integrates virtual try-on features means attackers could leverage it to target customers or administrators of WooCommerce stores using this plugin. The lack of available patches at the time of publication increases the urgency for mitigation. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because WooCommerce is widely used in online retail, and plugins that enhance user experience, like virtual try-on tools, are often enabled on consumer-facing sites, increasing exposure to end users.

For European organizations, especially e-commerce businesses using WooCommerce with the SpecFit-Virtual Try On plugin, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Exploitation could lead to theft of customer credentials, session hijacking, and unauthorized transactions, undermining customer trust and potentially violating GDPR requirements related to data protection and breach notification. The persistent nature of stored XSS means attackers can maintain a foothold and target multiple users over time. This could result in financial losses, reputational damage, and regulatory penalties. Additionally, attackers might use the vulnerability as a pivot point to escalate attacks within the victim’s network or to distribute malware. Given the increasing reliance on online retail in Europe and the sensitivity of payment and personal data handled, the impact is substantial. Organizations may also face operational disruptions if they need to take affected systems offline to remediate the issue.

Immediate mitigation steps include disabling or uninstalling the SpecFit-Virtual Try On plugin until a security patch is released. If disabling is not feasible, organizations should implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block typical XSS attack payloads targeting this plugin. Input validation and output encoding should be enforced at the application level to neutralize malicious scripts. Monitoring web logs for unusual input patterns or repeated script injection attempts can help detect exploitation attempts early. Organizations should also educate users and administrators about the risks of clicking on suspicious links or interacting with untrusted content. Once a patch becomes available from dugudlabs, prompt application of the update is critical. Additionally, conducting a thorough security review of all WooCommerce plugins and limiting plugin usage to only those that are actively maintained and security-reviewed can reduce future risks. Employing Content Security Policy (CSP) headers can further mitigate the impact of XSS by restricting the execution of unauthorized scripts.