CVE-2025-53575 in Primer MyData for Woocommerce Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 08/14/2025
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in primersoftware Primer MyData for Woocommerce allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects Primer MyData for Woocommerce: from n/a through 4.2.5.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/14/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-53575 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the primersoftware Primer MyData for Woocommerce plugin, specifically targeting versions ranging from an unspecified initial version through 4.2.5. This reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability stems from inadequate input sanitization during web page generation processes, creating a persistent security weakness that malicious actors can exploit to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability manifests when user-supplied input is improperly handled during the dynamic generation of web content, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of affected user sessions.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting conditions where input data is not properly neutralized before being incorporated into web page content. This flaw enables attackers to craft malicious URLs or input parameters that, when processed by the vulnerable plugin, result in the execution of unauthorized scripts in the victim's browser. The reflected nature of this XSS vulnerability means that the malicious script is reflected off the web server, typically through HTTP requests containing the malicious payload, making it particularly dangerous as it can be delivered through various attack vectors including phishing emails, malicious links, or compromised websites that direct users to exploit the vulnerable plugin.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can potentially lead to session hijacking, credential theft, data manipulation, and unauthorized administrative actions within the compromised WooCommerce environment. Attackers leveraging this reflected XSS could steal user session cookies, redirect victims to malicious sites, or inject malware directly into the user's browsing context. The vulnerability affects the entire user base of the affected plugin version range, making it particularly concerning as it could impact any website utilizing the Primer MyData for Woocommerce plugin with the vulnerable version installed. This exposure creates a significant risk for e-commerce platforms that rely on WooCommerce for their online operations, potentially compromising customer data, transaction integrity, and overall platform security.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including updating to the latest available version of the Primer MyData for Woocommerce plugin, which should contain patches addressing the input sanitization issues. Additionally, implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms, along with deploying web application firewalls and content security policies, can provide layered defense against exploitation attempts. The vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566, which covers social engineering tactics including spearphishing with a link, as attackers could leverage this XSS vulnerability to deliver malicious payloads through compromised web interactions. Security teams should conduct thorough vulnerability assessments of their WooCommerce installations and monitor for any suspicious activities that might indicate exploitation attempts, while also ensuring that all plugins and themes remain updated with the latest security patches to prevent similar vulnerabilities from being exploited in the future.