What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Counter live visitors for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the wcvisitor_get_block function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server. NOTE: This particular vulnerability deletes all the files in a targeted arbitrary directory rather than a specified arbitrary file, which can lead to loss of data or a denial of service condition.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Counter Live Visitors for WooCommerce plugin versions 1.3.6 and earlier contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read and modify files on the affected site. An attacker can exploit this flaw over the network without user interaction to access sensitive data or alter site files, potentially compromising store functionality and customer information.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read and modify files on the site without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can access sensitive files, modify site content, or disrupt WooCommerce store operations.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 16, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
