
Overview
- Affected Plugin: ELEX WooCommerce Google Shopping (Google Product Feed)
- Vulnerability Type: SQL Injection via the
file_to_deleteparameter in the plugin’s admin interface
Wordfence
Severity
- CVSS v3.1 Score: ~7.x (High) based on Patchstack’s assessment
NVDPremium WordPress Support - Attack complexity: Low — requires authenticated access to admin panel but allows powerful SQL payloads
- Typical risk: Data exposure, database manipulation, site takeover
Affected Versions
- Plugin versions up to 1.4.9 are impacted
NVD
Recommended Actions (Mitigation Strategy)
- Update Immediately
- If a patch is available (e.g., version 1.5+), update right away.
- If not yet patched, temporarily deactivate the plugin.
- Minimize Access
- Restrict access to admin roles only.
- Enforce strong authentication (e.g., MFA).
- Use Web Application Firewall (WAF)
- Block SQL-like patterns targeting
file_to_delete. - Implement virtual patching rules until the plugin is patched.
- Block SQL-like patterns targeting
- Monitor & Log Activity
- Log and review access to plugin endpoints.
- Enable database and error logging to detect suspicious queries.
- Backup & Emergency Plan
- Ensure that full database backups are recent and tested.
- Have rollback procedures ready in case of compromise.
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Quick Recap
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Issue | SQL Injection via file_to_delete parameter |
| Impact | High — potential data breach or site compromise |
| Fix | Update plugin or disable if unpatched |
| Mitigations | Restrict access, apply WAF, monitor, back up |
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