CVE-2026-2579
CWE-89Published: March 17, 2026· Updated: Mar 17, 2026
Official Description
The WowStore – Store Builder & Product Blocks for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the ‘search’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.3 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-2579 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-2579 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts