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CVE-2018-8710: A remote code execution issue was discovered in the WooCommerce Products Filter (aka WOOF) plugin before 2....

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.

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Plain-English summary

This flaw affects the WooCommerce Products Filter (WOOF) WordPress plugin before 2.2.0. An unauthenticated visitor could cause the site to evaluate WordPress shortcodes through an AJAX redraw function, potentially leading to sensitive actions and reported remote code execution.

Executive priority

Treat this as a high-priority remediation for any public WordPress commerce site using the plugin. The issue is unauthenticated and tied to code execution, but current exploitation is not proven by the supplied sources.

Technical view

The plugin exposed a page redraw AJAX action, woof_redraw_woof, without authentication. The action evaluated WordPress shortcode markup supplied in a shortcode parameter. The CVE description reports this as remote code execution in versions before 2.2.0, but the provided data has no CVSS, CWE, or detailed affected CPEs.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on internet-facing WordPress/WooCommerce sites running WooCommerce Products Filter, also known as WOOF, before version 2.2.0. The source bundle does not identify affected hosting platforms, themes, or downstream products.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not establish active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked as KEV. Risk remains significant because the described vulnerable AJAX function was accessible to anyone without authentication.

Researcher notes

Evidence is concise but specific: unauthenticated AJAX access plus shortcode evaluation in the shortcode parameter of woof_redraw_woof. Public scoring metadata is missing, so severity should be based on exposure, plugin version, and business criticality.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade WooCommerce Products Filter to version 2.2.0 or later.
  • If upgrade is not possible, disable or remove the plugin.
  • Review vendor and WordPress plugin guidance for current remediation instructions.
  • Monitor web logs for unusual woof_redraw_woof requests containing shortcode parameters.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory all WordPress sites for WooCommerce Products Filter installations.
  • Confirm installed plugin versions are not earlier than 2.2.0.
  • Check whether public sites expose the affected AJAX redraw behavior.
  • Review historical logs for suspicious shortcode parameter activity.
  • Document remediation status for each affected WordPress site.
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Confidence
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