CVE-2026-65557 in Abandoned Cart Lite Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/27/2026
Shop manager Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Abandoned Cart Lite for WooCommerce <= 6.8.0 versions.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/27/2026
The vulnerability identified in the Abandoned Cart Lite for WooCommerce plugin affects versions up to and including 6.8.0, presenting a cross site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. This security flaw specifically impacts the shop manager functionality within the WordPress ecosystem where WooCommerce is utilized for e-commerce operations.
The technical implementation of this XSS vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the plugin's codebase, particularly in how it handles user-supplied data that gets rendered back to the browser without proper sanitization. The flaw typically occurs when user input containing malicious script code is accepted through form fields or URL parameters and subsequently displayed on administrative pages without adequate HTML escaping or context-specific encoding.
Operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution as it enables attackers to perform various malicious activities including session hijacking, credential theft, data exfiltration, and potentially full administrative control over the affected WooCommerce store. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability by crafting malicious payloads that target administrators who view compromised pages, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive customer data, product information, and financial transaction details stored within the e-commerce platform.
The security implications of this XSS vulnerability align with CWE-79 which categorizes cross site scripting as a critical web application vulnerability. From an attack framework perspective, this weakness maps to multiple ATT&CK techniques including T1059 for command and control communication through script injection and potentially T1566 for initial access via malicious payload delivery. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of data within the WordPress/WooCommerce environment, particularly impacting the trust relationship between administrators and the web application interface.
Mitigation strategies should include immediate upgrading to patched versions of the Abandoned Cart Lite plugin, implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application code, and deploying Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution contexts. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls with XSS detection capabilities and regularly scanning their systems for similar vulnerabilities in other plugins or themes that may present comparable security risks within the WordPress ecosystem.