CVE-2026-15646
Received Received - Intake

Stored XSS in Brands for WooCommerce WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-07-23

Last updated on: 2026-07-23

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Brands for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'style' Shortcode Attribute in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

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Published
2026-07-23
Last Modified
2026-07-23
Generated
2026-07-23
AI Q&A
2026-07-23
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-15646
EUVD
EUVD-2026-47923

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Vendor Product Version / Range
woocommerce brands_for_woocommerce to 3.8.8 (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 vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the Brands for WooCommerce WordPress plugin. It allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts via the 'style' shortcode attribute. The flaw exists due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in versions up to and including 3.8.8.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, inspect WordPress sites using the Brands for WooCommerce plugin versions up to 3.8.8. Check for unauthorized script injections in pages via the 'style' shortcode attribute. Review contributor-level user activity logs for suspicious edits.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into your WordPress site. These scripts could then execute when users visit the affected pages, potentially stealing user data, session cookies, or performing actions on behalf of users without their consent.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR and HIPAA by exposing user data through XSS attacks. GDPR requires protecting user data, and HIPAA mandates safeguarding protected health information. A successful exploit may result in data breaches, leading to legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Brands for WooCommerce plugin to the latest version beyond 3.8.8. Remove any unauthorized scripts from pages. Restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only. Monitor for further suspicious activity.

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