WP Express Checkout Plugin up to 2.2.8 on WordPress pec_coupon[code] cross site scripting

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in WP Express Checkout Plugin up to 2.2.8 on WordPress. This affects an unknown function. Executing a manipulation of the argument pec_coupon[code] can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2023-1469. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

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A vulnerability has been found in WP Express Checkout Plugin up to 2.2.8 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument pec_coupon[code] with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The WP Express Checkout plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘pec_coupon[code]’ parameter in versions up to, and including, 2.2.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with administrator-level access to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. Note: This can potentially be exploited by lower-privileged users if the `Admin Dashboard Access Permission` setting it set for those users to access the dashboard.

The weakness was published 03/17/2023. The advisory is available at wordfence.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-1469 since 03/17/2023. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• WordPress Plugin

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• WP Express Checkout Plugin

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• 2.2.0
• 2.2.1
• 2.2.2
• 2.2.3
• 2.2.4
• 2.2.5
• 2.2.6
• 2.2.7
• 2.2.8

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