CVE-2025-22314 in Food Store Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 01/13/2025
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WP Scripts Food Store – Online Food Delivery & Pickup allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Food Store – Online Food Delivery & Pickup: from n/a through 1.5.1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/13/2025
This vulnerability represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw that exploits improper input validation during web page generation within the WP Scripts Food Store plugin for WordPress. The reflected XSS vulnerability occurs when user-supplied input is directly incorporated into dynamically generated web pages without adequate sanitization or encoding, creating an avenue for malicious actors to inject client-side scripts that execute in the context of other users' browsers. The vulnerability specifically impacts versions of the Food Store plugin ranging from the initial release through version 1.5.1, indicating a persistent flaw that has remained unaddressed across multiple iterations of the software.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the plugin's failure to properly neutralize user input before rendering it in web pages, which aligns with CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation. When a user interacts with the food delivery platform, parameters passed through URLs or form inputs are processed and displayed without appropriate HTML encoding or sanitization, allowing attackers to inject malicious script payloads. These scripts can execute in the victim's browser when they view pages containing the malicious input, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious sites.
The operational impact of this reflected XSS vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can be leveraged for more sophisticated attacks within the context of the compromised web application. Attackers can craft malicious URLs that, when clicked by unsuspecting users, will execute scripts in their browser context, potentially stealing cookies, session tokens, or other sensitive information. The vulnerability affects the core functionality of the food delivery platform, potentially compromising user privacy and data integrity, particularly when users access the platform through shared or public computers. The reflected nature of the vulnerability means that the malicious input is immediately reflected back in the response without being stored, making it particularly dangerous as it can be delivered through email links, social media posts, or other vectorized attack methods.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application's codebase, with particular emphasis on sanitizing all user-supplied data before rendering it in web pages. The recommended approach involves adopting the principle of defense in depth by implementing multiple layers of protection including input validation, output encoding, and Content Security Policy headers to prevent unauthorized script execution. Organizations should also consider implementing proper access controls and monitoring for suspicious activity patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.001 - Phishing: Spearphishing Attachment, where attackers could leverage the XSS vulnerability to deliver malicious payloads through crafted email attachments or links. Additionally, implementing proper security headers such as X-Content-Type-Options and Strict-Transport-Security can provide additional protection layers against exploitation attempts, while regular security audits and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the web application ecosystem.