woocommerce — Vulnerabilities & Security Advisories 47

WooCommerce is an open-source e-commerce plugin for WordPress, enabling merchants to build and manage online stores. Its widespread adoption has made it a frequent target for attackers, resulting in 47 recorded Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures. Historically, the software has been susceptible to critical flaw classes, including Remote Code Execution (RCE), Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and Privilege Escalation. These vulnerabilities often stem from insufficient input validation or improper access controls within the plugin’s codebase. While the project maintains an active security team that regularly issues patches, the sheer volume of installed instances creates a large attack surface. Notable incidents have involved compromised admin accounts and data exfiltration, highlighting the risks associated with outdated versions. Users are strongly advised to keep the software updated to mitigate these persistent threats and ensure transactional integrity.