What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Woocommerce Blocks – Woolook plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.0 via the via the 'tab' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included. Please note that this can also be exploited via CSRF techniques.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Woocommerce Blocks – Woolook versions up to 1.7.0 contain a vulnerability that allows high-privilege users to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service. The vulnerability requires administrator-level access and high attack complexity. Site owners should update to a version newer than 1.7.0 to mitigate risk.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service on the affected site.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
High-privilege accounts could be compromised to read data, alter content, or cause downtime.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have administrator-level access and overcome high attack complexity.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
August 16, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
