CVE-2026-17162: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpxpo WowStore – Store Builder & Product Blocks for WooCommerce
The WowStore – Store Builder & Product Blocks for WooCommerce WordPress plugin contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the 'currentPostId' block attribute. This affects all versions up to and including 4.4.24. Authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected pages. The vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17162 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WowStore – Store Builder & Product Blocks for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress. The flaw exists in the handling of the 'currentPostId' block attribute, where input is not properly sanitized or escaped before being rendered on pages. This allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level privileges or higher to inject arbitrary JavaScript code that executes in the context of users visiting the compromised pages. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to and including 4.4.24.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with contributor-level access or higher to execute arbitrary scripts in the browsers of users who visit the injected pages. This can lead to information disclosure and limited integrity impacts within the affected WordPress environment. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and privileges required at the contributor level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider removing or disabling the affected plugin if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor or plugin author regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-17162: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpxpo WowStore – Store Builder & Product Blocks for WooCommerce
Description
The WowStore – Store Builder & Product Blocks for WooCommerce WordPress plugin contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the 'currentPostId' block attribute. This affects all versions up to and including 4.4.24. Authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected pages. The vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.4medium
Affected software
wpxpo
WowStore – Store Builder & Product Blocks for WooCommerce
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17162 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WowStore – Store Builder & Product Blocks for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress. The flaw exists in the handling of the 'currentPostId' block attribute, where input is not properly sanitized or escaped before being rendered on pages. This allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level privileges or higher to inject arbitrary JavaScript code that executes in the context of users visiting the compromised pages. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to and including 4.4.24.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with contributor-level access or higher to execute arbitrary scripts in the browsers of users who visit the injected pages. This can lead to information disclosure and limited integrity impacts within the affected WordPress environment. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and privileges required at the contributor level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider removing or disabling the affected plugin if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor or plugin author regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T17:55:44.362Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a6963f39c2644c7f8c35f06
Added to database: 07/29/2026, 02:22:43 UTC
Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 14:54:03 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 10:01:29 UTC
Views: 76
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