CVE-2024-29805 in Shipping with Venipak for WooCommerce Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 03/27/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in ShopUp Shipping with Venipak for WooCommerce allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Shipping with Venipak for WooCommerce: from n/a through 1.19.5.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/12/2025
The CVE-2024-29805 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw in the ShopUp Shipping with Venipak for WooCommerce plugin, specifically targeting the web page generation process where input validation and sanitization mechanisms fail to properly neutralize user-supplied data. This reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability enables attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users, exploiting the plugin's insufficient input handling during the generation of dynamic web content. The vulnerability exists within the plugin's codebase from an unspecified version through version 1.19.5, indicating a potential attack surface that spans multiple releases and affecting users who rely on this shipping integration for WooCommerce platforms.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper input sanitization during the web page generation phase where user-provided parameters are directly incorporated into HTML output without adequate filtering or encoding. When the plugin processes requests containing malicious script payloads within parameters such as URL query strings or form inputs, these inputs are reflected back to the user's browser without proper HTML escaping or context-appropriate sanitization. This creates an environment where attacker-controlled scripts can execute within the victim's browser context, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the user. The vulnerability specifically manifests as a reflected XSS attack because the malicious payload is embedded in the HTTP response sent back to the user, typically through URL parameters that are not properly escaped before being rendered in the web page.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it provides attackers with the capability to exploit user sessions and potentially gain administrative privileges within the WooCommerce environment. Attackers can craft malicious URLs containing script payloads that, when clicked by authenticated users, execute malicious code in their browsers. This could result in unauthorized access to sensitive customer data, modification of shipping information, or even complete compromise of the WordPress site if attackers can leverage the XSS to escalate privileges. The reflected nature of the attack means that victims must be tricked into clicking malicious links, often through phishing campaigns or social engineering tactics, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous in environments where users frequently interact with external links or where the plugin is used in high-traffic commerce scenarios.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability should focus on immediate patching of the affected plugin versions, with administrators urgently upgrading to versions that address the input sanitization flaws. The remediation process involves implementing proper HTML escaping and context-appropriate encoding of all user-supplied input before rendering in web pages, following established security best practices for XSS prevention. Organizations should also implement Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution capabilities and monitor for suspicious traffic patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1566 for social engineering and T1071 for application layer protocol usage. The incident underscores the importance of regular security auditing of third-party plugins and maintaining up-to-date security practices, particularly for e-commerce platforms where customer data protection is paramount. Organizations should also implement network monitoring solutions to detect potential exploitation attempts and establish incident response procedures specifically addressing XSS vulnerabilities in their web applications.