Stored XSS Vulnerability in WooCommerce by Automattic
CVE-2025-49042

5.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WooCommerce
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 October 2025

What is CVE-2025-49042?

A vulnerability affecting WooCommerce, developed by Automattic, allows for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. This flaw can enable attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users, potentially compromising user sessions, defacing web content, or redirecting users to harmful sites. The problem arises due to improper neutralization of user input during page generation, making it crucial for site administrators to update to the latest version to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

WooCommerce <= 10.0.2

References

https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wooc...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

savphill | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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CVE-2025-49042 : Stored XSS Vulnerability in WooCommerce by Automattic