CVE-2023-35879: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WooComme

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-35879?

product vendors: upgrade to newer than 2.1.78. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-35879 being exploited?

CVE-2023-35879 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-35879 affect?

CVE-2023-35879 affects product vendors. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WooCommerce Product Vendors allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Product Vendors: from n/a through 2.1.78.

Routine

HIGH 7.6UPGRADE

CVE-2023-35879 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting product vendors. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WooCommerce Product Vendors allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Product Vendors: from n/a through 2.1.78.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2023-10-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: woo

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-10-31 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

woo product vendors UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.1.78

Fixed in: newer than 2.1.78

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy product-vendors || rpm -q product-vendors || product-vendors --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1.78 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade product-vendors

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade product-vendors

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-35879?

product vendors: upgrade to newer than 2.1.78. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-35879 being exploited?

CVE-2023-35879 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-2023-35879 affect?

CVE-2023-35879 affects product vendors. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WooCommerce Product Vendors allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Product Vendors: from n/a through 2.1.78.

How urgent is CVE-2023-35879?

Priority 38/100. High severity

Software pages

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