Overview

• Affected Plugin: ELEX WooCommerce Google Shopping (Google Product Feed)

• Vulnerability Type: SQL Injection via the file_to_delete parameter in the plugin’s admin interface
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Severity

• CVSS v3.1 Score: ~7.x (High) based on Patchstack’s assessment
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• Attack complexity: Low — requires authenticated access to admin panel but allows powerful SQL payloads

• Typical risk: Data exposure, database manipulation, site takeover

Affected Versions

• Plugin versions up to 1.4.9 are impacted
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Recommended Actions (Mitigation Strategy)

1. Update Immediately

   • If a patch is available (e.g., version 1.5+), update right away.

   • If not yet patched, temporarily deactivate the plugin.

2. Minimize Access

   • Restrict access to admin roles only.

   • Enforce strong authentication (e.g., MFA).

3. Use Web Application Firewall (WAF)

   • Block SQL-like patterns targeting file_to_delete.

   • Implement virtual patching rules until the plugin is patched.

4. Monitor & Log Activity

   • Log and review access to plugin endpoints.

   • Enable database and error logging to detect suspicious queries.

5. Backup & Emergency Plan

   • Ensure that full database backups are recent and tested.

   • Have rollback procedures ready in case of compromise.

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