A critical SQL injection vulnerability was discovered in WooCommerce, the most popular e-Commerce plugin used by over 5 million WordPress sites.
The WordPress.org team pushed a forced security update ensuring that over 90 versions of WooCommerce were patched.
On July 14, 2021, WooCommerce released an emergency patch for a SQL Injection vulnerability reported by a security researcher, Josh from DOS (Development Operations Security), based in Richmond Virginia. This vulnerability allowed unauthenticated attackers to access arbitrary data in an online store’s database.
The vulnerability affects versions 3.3 to 5.5 of the WooCommerce plugin and WooCommerce Blocks 2.5 to 5.5 plugin.
Bijay Pokharel
Bijay Pokharel is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Abijita, an independent technology and cybersecurity news publication established in 2017. A specialist in cybersecurity journalism, Bijay covers vulnerability research, malware analysis, enterprise data breaches, digital privacy, and emerging technologies. His work translates complex technical threats into precise, accessible, and actionable intelligence for security professionals and general readers alike. His reporting and investigative coverage are routinely cited and republished across leading technology and security media.



