CVE-2017-18356

Name: CVE-2017-18356
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-15T16:29:00.257+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-18356 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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 WC_Shortcode_Products::get_products() use of cached queries within shortcodes.. EPSS estimates a 1.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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 WC_Shortcode_Products::get_products() use of cached queries within shortcodes.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.96%

77.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Woocommerce	Woocommerce	< 3.2.4

References

https://blog.ripstech.com/2018/woocommerce-php-object-injection/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://woocommerce.wordpress.com/2017/11/16/woocommerce-3-2-4-security-fix-release-notes/Release Notes
https://blog.ripstech.com/2018/woocommerce-php-object-injection/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://woocommerce.wordpress.com/2017/11/16/woocommerce-3-2-4-security-fix-release-notes/Release Notes

Timeline

Published: Jan 15, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-18356?

How severe is CVE-2017-18356?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-18356 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18356?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-18356?

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Source: NVD / NIST