What the vulnerability does
01Description
The The Active Products Tables for WooCommerce. Use constructor to create tables plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution via woot_get_smth AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.6.5. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Active Products Tables for WooCommerce plugin contains a code injection vulnerability in its table constructor. An unauthenticated attacker can inject and execute arbitrary PHP code on the site without user interaction. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.0.6.5. Site owners should update immediately to a patched version.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Run arbitrary PHP code on the site to steal data, modify content, or take control.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Complete site compromise possible; attacker can access databases, modify products, or install backdoors.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 10, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated