CVE-2026-96352
Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

Unauthenticated XSS in YITH WooCommerce Ajax Search

Publication date: 2026-09-30

Last updated on: 2026-09-30

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in YITH WooCommerce Ajax Search <= 2.28.0 versions.

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Published
2026-09-30
Last Modified
2026-09-30
Generated
2026-10-19
AI Q&A
2026-09-30
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-18
NVD
CVE-2026-96352
EUVD
EUVD-2026-89865

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Vendor Product Version / Range
yith woocommerce_ajax_search to 2.28.0 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
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.

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Executive Summary

This is an Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting YITH WooCommerce Ajax Search plugin versions 2.28.0 and below. XSS allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to the YITH WooCommerce Ajax Search WordPress plugin versions 2.28.0 and below. Detection involves checking the installed version of the plugin. If you have version 2.28.0 or lower, the system is vulnerable. Use WordPress admin panel or check the plugin files directly to verify the version.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to steal user sessions, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform actions on their behalf. It may lead to data theft, account compromise, or defacement of the website.

Compliance Impact

This XSS vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to user data, violating GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's security rules for protected health information.

Mitigation Strategies

Update YITH WooCommerce Ajax Search to the latest version beyond 2.28.0 to patch the XSS vulnerability. If an update is not available, consider disabling the plugin temporarily until a fix is released.

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