Product XML Feed Manager shortcode can delete arbitrary products
Product XML Feed Manager for WooCommerce before 3.1.1 lets its product shortcode call an unrestricted object method and does not check capability over the targeted product. A contributor can preview a post containing the shortcode to invoke deletion against an arbitrary WooCommerce product. The authoritative export does not identify the shortcode tag, method parameter, or product identifier field.
- Component
- Product XML Feed Manager for WooCommerce
- Plugin slug
product-xml-feed-manager-for-woocommerce- Affected
- < 3.1.1
- Safe version
3.1.1- Published
- Sep 12, 2026
- Weakness
- CWE-862 — Missing Authorization
This CVE was published Sep 12, 2026 and is one of 1 known issue for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update Product XML Feed Manager for WooCommerce to 3.1.1 or later. The authoritative affected range ends before 3.1.1. The application-level fix must allowlist non-mutating shortcode operations and require delete_posts authority for the specific product before any deletion.
A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
The Product XML Feed Manager for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 3.1.1 does not restrict which object method its product shortcode may call, nor check the user's capability over the targeted product, allowing users with contributor-level access to delete arbitrary WooCommerce products by previewing a post that contains the shortcode.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N