CVE-2026-6370
Stored XSS in Mini Ajax Cart for WooCommerce
Publication date: 2026-04-15
Last updated on: 2026-04-15
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| hashthemes | mini_ajax_cart_for_woocommerce | From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.3.4 (inc) |
| hashthemes | mini_ajax_cart_for_woocommerce | to 1.3.4 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify any direct impact of this vulnerability on compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-6370 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress Mini Ajax Cart for WooCommerce Plugin versions up to and including 1.3.4.
This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scriptsβsuch as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloadsβinto websites using the plugin.
These malicious scripts execute when visitors access the compromised site.
Exploitation requires a privileged user (such as an author or developer) to perform an action like clicking a malicious link, visiting a crafted page, or submitting a form, meaning user interaction is necessary for the attack to succeed.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to the execution of malicious scripts on your website, which can cause redirects to unwanted sites, display of unauthorized advertisements, or other harmful HTML payloads.
This can compromise the integrity and trustworthiness of your website, potentially harming your users and your site's reputation.
Since exploitation requires a privileged user to interact with malicious content, the risk is somewhat limited but still significant.
The CVSS severity score is 5.9, indicating a moderate risk level.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves identifying if the Mini Ajax Cart for WooCommerce plugin version 1.3.4 or earlier is installed on your WordPress site.
Since the vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), monitoring for unusual or malicious script injections in web pages generated by the plugin can help detect exploitation attempts.
There are no specific commands provided in the resources to detect this vulnerability directly.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The primary mitigation step is to update the Mini Ajax Cart for WooCommerce plugin to version 1.3.5 or later, where the vulnerability is patched.
Users are strongly advised to apply this update as soon as possible to prevent exploitation.
Additionally, consider using automated update tools provided by Patchstack to facilitate rapid protection.