What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Hippoo Mobile App for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.1 via the template_redirect() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Hippoo Mobile App for WooCommerce versions 1.7.1 and earlier contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server. An attacker can access sensitive files by manipulating file paths in requests, potentially exposing configuration files, database credentials, or other confidential data stored on the server.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read arbitrary files from the server, including configuration and credential files.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can access sensitive files like wp-config.php, database backups, or API keys without logging in.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the app; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 10, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated