CVE-2026-73181
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Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Download in Extra Product Options for WooCommerce

Publication date: 2026-08-18

Last updated on: 2026-08-18

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Download in Extra Product Options & Add-Ons for WooCommerce < 7.6 versions.

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Published
2026-08-18
Last Modified
2026-08-18
Generated
2026-08-18
AI Q&A
2026-08-18
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-73181
EUVD
EUVD-2026-60937

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
patchstack extra_product_options_for_woocommerce to 7.6 (exc)
woocommerce woocommerce to 7.6 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Download flaw in the Extra Product Options & Add-Ons for WooCommerce plugin versions before 7.6. It allows attackers to download any file from the website without authentication, including sensitive files like login credentials or backups.

Detection Guidance

Check if the WooCommerce Extra Product Options & Add-Ons plugin version is below 7.6. Look for unusual file download requests in server logs or network traffic. Use commands like grep to search for suspicious patterns in access logs.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could exploit this to steal sensitive files such as login credentials, backups, or configuration files. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or further attacks on the website or server.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR or HIPAA by exposing personal or sensitive data. Organizations may face legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage due to unauthorized data access or breaches.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the plugin to version 7.6 or later immediately. Apply Patchstack's mitigation rule to block attacks until the update is complete. Review server logs for signs of exploitation.

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