CVE-2025-57967 is a stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified in the WPBean WPB Quick View plugin for WooCommerce, affecting versions up to 2.1.8. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, categorized under CWE-79. This flaw allows an attacker with at least low privileges (PR:L) and requiring user interaction (UI:R) to inject malicious scripts that are stored and later executed in the context of users viewing the affected pages. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity level. The attack vector is network-based (AV:N), with low attack complexity (AC:L), but it requires some level of authentication and user interaction, which limits exploitation scope somewhat. The impact is scoped (S:C) meaning the vulnerability can affect resources beyond the vulnerable component, potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited degree (C:L/I:L/A:L). Stored XSS can be leveraged to steal session cookies, perform actions on behalf of users, or deliver further payloads, posing risks especially to administrators or users with elevated privileges. No known exploits in the wild have been reported yet, and no patches are currently linked, indicating that mitigation may require vendor updates or manual intervention. The vulnerability specifically targets the WPB Quick View plugin, a WooCommerce extension used to provide quick product previews on e-commerce sites built on WordPress.

For European organizations operating WooCommerce-based e-commerce platforms using the WPB Quick View plugin, this vulnerability poses a tangible risk. Exploitation could lead to session hijacking, unauthorized actions, or defacement, undermining customer trust and potentially leading to data breaches involving personal or payment information. Given the widespread adoption of WooCommerce in Europe, especially among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in retail and services, the impact could be significant. Attackers could exploit this flaw to target administrative users, gaining control over e-commerce sites, disrupting operations, or injecting malicious content that damages brand reputation. Additionally, compliance with GDPR mandates protection of personal data, and a successful exploit leading to data leakage could result in regulatory penalties. The requirement for authentication and user interaction somewhat limits mass exploitation but does not eliminate risk, especially in environments with multiple users or where attackers can socially engineer victims to trigger the payload.

Immediate mitigation should focus on minimizing exposure by restricting access to the WPB Quick View plugin features to trusted users only and monitoring for suspicious input or behavior. Administrators should implement strict input validation and output encoding on all user-supplied data related to the plugin, even if a vendor patch is not yet available. Employing Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block typical XSS payloads targeting the plugin can reduce risk. Regularly auditing user-generated content for malicious scripts and educating users about phishing and social engineering risks can further mitigate exploitation chances. Organizations should track vendor communications for official patches or updates and apply them promptly once released. Additionally, limiting plugin usage to the minimum necessary functionality and disabling or removing the plugin if not essential can reduce attack surface. Logging and alerting on unusual activities related to the plugin will aid in early detection of exploitation attempts.