CVE-2026-96553
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Cross-Site Scripting in FiboSearch for WooCommerce

Publication date: 2026-10-09

Last updated on: 2026-10-09

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Damian Góra FiboSearch ajax-search-for-woocommerce allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects FiboSearch: from n/a through 1.34.1.

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Published
2026-10-09
Last Modified
2026-10-09
Generated
2026-10-09
AI Q&A
2026-10-09
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-96553
EUVD
EUVD-2026-95591

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Damian Góra FiboSearch 0

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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 a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the FiboSearch plugin for WooCommerce. It occurs when user input is not properly neutralized during web page generation, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of a victim's browser.

Detection Guidance

To detect this reflected XSS vulnerability in FiboSearch, inspect web traffic for suspicious input parameters in AJAX search requests. Check for unusual JavaScript payloads in URLs or form submissions. Use browser developer tools to monitor network requests for parameters like 's' or 'ajax_search' in the FiboSearch plugin. Validate if user input is reflected without proper sanitization.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could trick users into clicking a malicious link, leading to theft of session cookies, sensitive data, or unauthorized actions on their behalf. It may also enable defacement of web pages or delivery of malware.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality. Organizations may face fines or legal consequences for failing to address such risks.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the FiboSearch plugin to version 1.34.1 or later to patch the vulnerability. If updating is not possible, disable the plugin temporarily or restrict access to the AJAX search functionality. Implement input validation and output encoding for all user-supplied data in web forms. Monitor for unusual activity or unauthorized access attempts.

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