CVE-2017-18356: Code Injection

Published Jan 15, 2019
·
Updated

In the Automattic WooCommerce plugin before 3.2.4 for WordPress, an attack is possible after gaining access to the target site with a user account that has at least Shop manager privileges. The attacker then constructs a specifically crafted string that will turn into a PHP object injection involving the includes/shortcodes/class-wc-shortcode-products.php WCShortcodeProducts::getproducts() use of cached queries within shortcodes.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Automattic Woocommerce Wordpress<3.2.4
WooCommerce WooCommerce WordPress<3.2.4

Event History

Jan 15, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-18356?

CVE-2017-18356 is a vulnerability in the Automattic WooCommerce plugin before version 3.2.4 for WordPress.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18356?

The severity of CVE-2017-18356 is high (CVSS score of 8.8).

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-18356?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-18356 by gaining access to the target site with a user account that has at least Shop manager privileges and constructing a specifically crafted string that will result in PHP object injection.

4

What is the affected software of CVE-2017-18356?

The affected software of CVE-2017-18356 is the Automattic WooCommerce plugin before version 3.2.4 for WordPress.

5

How can I fix CVE-2017-18356?

You can fix CVE-2017-18356 by updating your Automattic WooCommerce plugin to version 3.2.4 or higher.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203