Advanced Woo Labels <= 2.36 - Authenticated (Admin+) Remote Code Execution
Description
The Advanced Woo Labels – Product Labels & Badges for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 2.36. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to execute code on the server.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HTechnical Details
<=2.36Source Code
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To learn more about protecting WordPress sites and following secure coding practices, you can consult resources such as:
- The WordPress Security White Paper for an overview of the platform's security architecture.
- The OWASP Top 10 project for information on common web application vulnerabilities like Code Injection.
- The WordPress Plugin Handbook, specifically the sections on Security Best Practices and Data Sanitization/Validation, which provide guidance on writing secure code.
- Regularly updating plugins and themes to their latest versions to ensure security patches are applied.
Summary
The Advanced Woo Labels plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authenticated (Admin+) Remote Code Execution in versions up to and including 2.36. This allows administrators to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server, typically through the injection of malicious payloads into configuration fields meant for label logic or conditions.
Exploit Outline
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have Administrator-level authentication. The process involves navigating to the plugin's label management interface and identifying settings fields designed for advanced logic, custom attributes, or display conditions. By injecting PHP code into these fields, the attacker can force the server to execute arbitrary commands when the plugin processes the labels (e.g., during product page rendering or within the admin dashboard).
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