PatchTheCVECVE-2018-8710: A remote code execution issue was discovered in the WooCommerce Products Filter (aka WOOF) plugin before 2.2.0
CVE-2018-8710 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting woocommerce products filter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A remote code execution 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 plugin implemented a page redraw AJAX function accessible to anyone without any authentication. WordPress shortcode markup in the "shortcode" parameters would be evaluated. Normally unauthenticated users can't evaluate shortcodes as they are often
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 4.2% (top 9%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-287 |
| Published | 2018-03-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2018-8710?
woocommerce products filter: upgrade to 2.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-8710 being exploited?
CVE-2018-8710 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2018-8710 affect?
CVE-2018-8710 affects woocommerce products filter. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A remote code execution 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 plugin implemented a page redraw AJAX
How urgent is CVE-2018-8710?
Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
WordPress vulnerabilities · WooCommerce vulnerabilities
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