CVE-2026-22352 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified in the Persian Woocommerce SMS plugin developed by PersianScript, affecting all versions up to and including 7.1.1. The root cause is improper neutralization of user-supplied input during web page generation, which allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code into web pages viewed by other users. This reflected XSS occurs when an attacker crafts a specially designed URL containing malicious script code and convinces a victim to click it, causing the script to execute in the victim's browser under the context of the vulnerable website. This can lead to theft of session cookies, user credentials, or execution of unauthorized actions on behalf of the victim. The vulnerability does not require prior authentication, increasing its risk profile. Although no public exploits have been reported yet, the presence of this vulnerability in a WooCommerce plugin used for SMS notifications in e-commerce environments means that attackers could leverage it to target online stores, potentially compromising customer data and transactional integrity. The lack of a CVSS score indicates that the vulnerability is newly published and awaiting further assessment. The plugin's user base is likely concentrated in Persian-speaking regions and among WooCommerce users globally, which influences the threat landscape. The vulnerability highlights the importance of secure coding practices, especially input validation and output encoding in web applications.

The impact of CVE-2026-22352 on organizations worldwide can be significant, particularly for e-commerce businesses using the Persian Woocommerce SMS plugin. Successful exploitation can lead to the compromise of customer sessions, theft of sensitive information such as login credentials and personal data, and unauthorized actions like fraudulent transactions or changes to user accounts. This undermines customer trust and can result in financial losses, reputational damage, and potential regulatory penalties related to data protection laws. Since the vulnerability is reflected XSS, it requires user interaction, but phishing campaigns can easily facilitate this. The scope is limited to websites using the affected plugin, but given WooCommerce's popularity and the plugin's niche in Persian markets, the affected population is non-trivial. The vulnerability affects confidentiality and integrity primarily, with availability impact being minimal unless combined with other attacks. Organizations that do not promptly address this vulnerability risk exposure to targeted attacks, especially in regions with active cybercriminal activity focused on e-commerce platforms.

To mitigate CVE-2026-22352, organizations should first monitor for and apply any official patches or updates released by PersianScript for the Persian Woocommerce SMS plugin as soon as they become available. In the absence of immediate patches, administrators can implement strict input validation and output encoding on all user-supplied data to prevent malicious script injection. Employing a robust Content Security Policy (CSP) can help restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts and reduce the impact of XSS attacks. Web application firewalls (WAFs) configured to detect and block reflected XSS payloads can provide an additional layer of defense. Organizations should also conduct security awareness training to educate users about the risks of clicking suspicious links, as exploitation requires user interaction. Regular security audits and penetration testing focused on web application vulnerabilities can help identify and remediate similar issues proactively. Finally, logging and monitoring for unusual user behavior or error messages related to script injection attempts can aid in early detection of exploitation attempts.