CVE-2023-40602 WordPress Doofinder for WooCommerce Plugin <= 1.5.49 is vulnerable to Open Redirection

Q: What is CVE-2023-40602?

CVE-2023-40602 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Doofinder WP & WooCommerce Search, published on 19 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Q: Is CVE-2023-40602 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40602 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-40602?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40602 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Medium 4.7 Published 19 Dec 2023 Updated 28 Apr 2026

Attackers can redirect users to malicious sites via the Doofinder WooCommerce search plugin, potentially facilitating phishing attacks.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-40602?

CVE-2023-40602 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Doofinder WP & WooCommerce Search, published on 19 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') vulnerability in Doofinder Doofinder WP & WooCommerce Search.This issue affects Doofinder WP & WooCommerce Search: from n/a through 1.5.49.

Weakness: CWE-601

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40602?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Doofinder Doofinder.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40602?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40602 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-40602 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40602 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f4gp-5rmp-p2pw.