CVE-2025-13088 HIGH

CVE-2025-13088: Category and Product Woocommerce Tabs <= 1.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Local File Inclusion

Vendor Ikhodal
Product Category and Product Woocommerce Tabs
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published November 18, 2025
Last update April 8, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The Category and Product Woocommerce Tabs plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.0. This is due to insufficient input validation on the 'template' parameter in the categoryProductTab() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary .php files on the server.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Category and Product Woocommerce Tabs plugin for WordPress contains a vulnerability that allows authenticated users with low privileges to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service. The flaw affects all versions up to 1.0. No patch is currently available. Site administrators should disable the plugin immediately until an update is released.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify content, or disrupt the site's availability.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Any logged-in user can compromise data confidentiality, alter site content, or cause downtime.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 18, 2025 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated