What the vulnerability does
01Description
The File Uploads Addon for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.1 via the 'uploads' directory. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data stored insecurely in the /wp-content/uploads directory which can contain file attachments uploaded by customers.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The File Uploads Addon for WooCommerce versions 1.7.1 and earlier expose sensitive file information to unauthenticated attackers over the network. An attacker can read details about uploaded files without logging in or user interaction. This affects all sites running the vulnerable plugin. Update to a version newer than 1.7.1 to resolve the issue.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive information about uploaded files without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can discover and access details about customer file uploads without logging in.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 18, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated