CVE-2018-8711

Name: CVE-2018-8711
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-14T19:29:00.783+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8711 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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. EPSS estimates a 1.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.99%

78.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Woocommerce-Filter	Woocommerce Products Filter	< 2.2.0

References

https://sec-consult.com/en/blog/advisories/arbitrary-shortcode-execution-local-file-inclusion-in-woof-pluginus-net/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce-products-filter/#developersRelease Notes
https://www.woocommerce-filter.com/update-woocommerce-products-filter-v-2-2-0/Vendor Advisory
https://sec-consult.com/en/blog/advisories/arbitrary-shortcode-execution-local-file-inclusion-in-woof-pluginus-net/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce-products-filter/#developersRelease Notes
https://www.woocommerce-filter.com/update-woocommerce-products-filter-v-2-2-0/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8711?

How severe is CVE-2018-8711?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8711 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8711?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST