CVE-2025-62096 is a stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability classified under CWE-79, found in the WPFactory Maximum Products per User for WooCommerce plugin, versions up to 4.4.2. This vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of user-supplied input during the generation of web pages, allowing malicious scripts to be stored and executed in the context of the victim's browser. An attacker with at least low privileges (PR:L) can inject malicious payloads that require user interaction (UI:R) to trigger. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems, as attackers can steal session cookies, perform actions on behalf of users, or deface web content. The CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 reflects a medium severity, with network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), and scope change (S:C), indicating that exploitation can affect resources beyond the initially vulnerable component. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the widespread use of WooCommerce in e-commerce makes this a significant risk. The plugin’s role in limiting product purchases per user means that the vulnerability could be exploited to manipulate purchase limits or perform unauthorized actions within the e-commerce environment. The lack of available patches at the time of reporting necessitates immediate attention to mitigation strategies.

For European organizations, especially those operating e-commerce platforms using WooCommerce with the WPFactory Maximum Products per User plugin, this vulnerability poses a risk of session hijacking, unauthorized actions, and data exposure. Attackers could exploit the stored XSS to execute malicious scripts in the browsers of administrators or customers, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information such as user credentials or payment data. The integrity of purchase limits could be compromised, affecting business operations and revenue. Availability may also be impacted if attackers deface or disrupt the website. Given the medium severity and the requirement for some privileges and user interaction, the threat is significant but not trivial. The vulnerability could be leveraged in targeted attacks against high-value e-commerce sites, impacting customer trust and regulatory compliance under GDPR if personal data is exposed.

1. Monitor WPFactory and WooCommerce plugin repositories for official patches and apply updates promptly once available. 2. Restrict plugin access to trusted administrators only, minimizing the number of users who can input data that might be stored and rendered. 3. Implement strict Content Security Policies (CSP) to limit the execution of unauthorized scripts in browsers. 4. Sanitize and validate all user inputs at both client and server sides, especially inputs that are stored and later rendered in web pages. 5. Use web application firewalls (WAF) configured to detect and block XSS payloads targeting known vulnerable endpoints. 6. Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing focusing on e-commerce plugins and user input handling. 7. Educate administrators and users about the risks of clicking on suspicious links or interacting with untrusted content within the platform. 8. Monitor logs and user activity for unusual behavior that might indicate exploitation attempts.