CVE-2018-8710 Code injection in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code via shortcode injection in the WooCommerce Products Filter plugin's AJAX redraw function.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-8710?
CVE-2018-8710 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Mar 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A remote code execution issue was discovered in the WooCommerce Products Filter (aka WOOF) plugin before 2.2.0 for WordPress, as demonstrated by the shortcode parameter in a woof_redraw_woof action. The plugin implemented a page redraw AJAX function accessible to anyone without any authentication. WordPress shortcode markup in the "shortcode" parameters would be evaluated. Normally unauthenticated users can't evaluate shortcodes as they are often sensitive.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-8710?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Woocommerce-Filter Woocommerce Products Filter.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8710?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-8710 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2018-8710 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-8710 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mvhg-g9jx-74w2.