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CVE-2018-8711: A local file inclusion issue was discovered in the WooCommerce Products Filter (aka WOOF) plugin before 2.2...

A local file inclusion 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 vulnerability is due to the lack of args/input validation on render_html before allowing it to be called by extract(), a PHP built-in function. Because of this, the supplied args/input can be used to overwrite the $pagepath variable, which then could lead to a local file inclusion attack.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2018-8711 affects older WooCommerce Products Filter (WOOF) plugin versions before 2.2.0 for WordPress. A validation flaw could allow local file inclusion through plugin input handling. For executives, the business risk is to WordPress stores still running outdated plugin code, not all WooCommerce sites.

Executive priority

Address during routine vulnerability remediation, with faster handling for internet-facing ecommerce sites. The issue is old and has a named fixed version, but severity data and exploitation evidence are incomplete in the supplied sources.

Technical view

The CVE describes local file inclusion in WOOF before 2.2.0. Insufficient args/input validation in render_html before extract() could let supplied input overwrite $pagepath, enabling local file inclusion. The bundle does not provide CVSS, authentication requirements, or confirmed exploitation details.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with WooCommerce Products Filter/WOOF installed below version 2.2.0. The source bundle does not establish default exploitability, authentication requirements, or affected hosting configurations.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the supplied data. A public advisory exists, but the bundle does not cite active exploitation. Treat public-facing stores with outdated WOOF versions as higher priority for inventory and upgrade validation.

Researcher notes

Key validation point is version exposure: WOOF before 2.2.0. The described root cause is unsafe input handling before extract(), allowing $pagepath overwrite and possible local file inclusion. Do not assume unauthenticated exploitation without additional source evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade WooCommerce Products Filter/WOOF to version 2.2.0 or later.
  • Check current vendor guidance before applying operational compensating controls.
  • Disable or remove the plugin if it cannot be safely updated.
  • Review WordPress and web server logs for suspicious plugin requests.
  • Prioritize externally reachable ecommerce sites first.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory WordPress sites for the WOOF plugin.
  • Confirm the installed plugin version is 2.2.0 or later.
  • Check whether the plugin is active on public-facing stores.
  • Review change records for the March 2018 update window.
  • Verify no unsupported fork or pinned vulnerable copy remains.
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