CVE-2026-57409 in Active Products Tables for WooCommerce Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/13/2026
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in RealMag777 Active Products Tables for WooCommerce profit-products-tables-for-woocommerce allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Active Products Tables for WooCommerce: from n/a through <= 1.1.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/13/2026
This cross-site scripting vulnerability resides within the Active Products Tables for WooCommerce plugin, specifically affecting versions up to and including 1.1.0. The flaw represents a classic dom-based xss vulnerability where user input is improperly sanitized during web page generation processes. The vulnerability stems from insufficient neutralization of input parameters that are subsequently reflected in dynamically generated web content without proper encoding or validation mechanisms.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious javascript code through crafted input vectors that are then executed within the victim's browser context. This occurs because the plugin fails to properly sanitize or encode user-supplied data before incorporating it into html output, creating an opportunity for malicious script execution. The dom-based nature indicates that the attack vector operates entirely within the client-side javascript environment without requiring server-side processing of malicious input.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability enables attackers to execute arbitrary javascript code in the context of authenticated users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious sites. The affected plugin's functionality as a product table generator means that any user with access to the admin interface or frontend display could be compromised through crafted input parameters. This vulnerability particularly affects e-commerce environments where user trust and data integrity are paramount.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in relation to CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and ATT&CK technique T1566 which covers social engineering attacks that often leverage xss vulnerabilities. The remediation strategy should involve immediate patching of the plugin to version 1.1.1 or later, implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms, and conducting thorough security testing of all user-input handling processes within the affected plugin. Additionally, organizations should implement content security policies and monitor for suspicious activity patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts.