Contributor Local File Inclusion in Shopify

Executive Summary

CVE-2026-57748 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Shopify Plugin versions 1.0.0 and below. This vulnerability allows an attacker with contributor or developer-level privileges to include local files on the target website. Exploiting this flaw could lead to exposure of sensitive data such as database credentials if the website's configuration permits.

The vulnerability is classified under OWASP Top 10 A3: Injection and has a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating a moderate risk level.

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Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to include and access local files on your website, potentially exposing sensitive information such as database credentials. This exposure can lead to further compromise of your website and data.

Although the severity is considered low priority, the moderate CVSS score of 7.5 suggests a significant risk, especially if exploited in mass campaigns targeting many websites.

Since there is no official patch available as of the report date, immediate action such as updating the plugin or consulting with a hosting provider or web developer is recommended to mitigate the risk.

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Detection Guidance

The vulnerability is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) in the WordPress Shopify Plugin version 1.0.0 and below. Detection typically involves checking for attempts to include local files via plugin parameters or URLs that the plugin processes.

Since the vulnerability requires contributor or developer-level privileges for exploitation, monitoring logs for suspicious requests attempting to access local files through the plugin endpoints can help detect exploitation attempts.

No specific detection commands are provided in the available resources.

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Mitigation Strategies

Immediate mitigation steps include updating the WordPress Shopify Plugin to a version higher than 1.0.0 if available.

As of the report date, no official patch is available, so if updating is not possible, seek assistance from your hosting provider or a web developer to implement temporary security measures.

Additionally, restrict contributor or developer-level access to trusted users only, and monitor your website for suspicious activity related to file inclusion attempts.

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