CVE-2024-44046 in Themify Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 10/06/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in themifyme Themify – WooCommerce Product Filter themify-wc-product-filter allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Themify – WooCommerce Product Filter: from n/a through <= 1.5.1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/05/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-44046 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the Themify – WooCommerce Product Filter plugin, specifically impacting versions through 1.5.1. This weakness falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, where improper input sanitization during web page generation creates opportunities for malicious code execution. The vulnerability is classified as stored XSS because malicious payloads can be permanently stored on the server and subsequently executed when other users view affected pages, making it particularly dangerous for e-commerce environments where user interactions are frequent and sensitive data is processed.
The technical implementation of this flaw occurs when the plugin fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before incorporating it into dynamically generated web pages. Attackers can exploit this by submitting malicious scripts through input fields that are then stored in the database or application state. When other users access product filter interfaces or related pages, the stored malicious code executes in their browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or redirection to malicious sites. The vulnerability's impact is amplified in WooCommerce environments where product filtering functionality is heavily utilized and where users may have varying privilege levels.
The operational consequences of this vulnerability extend beyond simple script execution, as it can enable attackers to compromise entire user sessions and potentially gain access to sensitive customer data. In a WooCommerce context, this represents a significant threat to e-commerce operations since product filters are commonly used by both customers and administrators. The stored nature of the vulnerability means that once exploited, the malicious code persists and can affect multiple users over time. This makes the vulnerability particularly attractive to threat actors targeting online retail platforms where user trust and data security are paramount.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-44046 should focus on immediate patching of the affected plugin to version 1.5.2 or later, which contains the necessary input sanitization fixes. Organizations should also implement additional security measures including input validation at multiple layers, output encoding for all dynamic content, and regular security scanning of web applications. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1566.001 - Phishing, as attackers may use stored XSS to redirect users to malicious sites or steal session cookies. Administrators should also consider implementing content security policies to limit script execution and monitor for unusual user behavior patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. Regular security audits of WordPress plugins and themes remain essential to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities before they can be exploited in production environments.