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CVE-2026-108489 PluginUs.Net CVE debrief
CVE-2026-108489 is a Sensitive Data Exposure vulnerability affecting the WordPress Active Products Tables for WooCommerce plugin versions up to 2.1.3. This issue allows attackers to retrieve embedded sensitive data. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.3 and is classified as MEDIUM severity. Defenders should assess their exposure and take necessary actions to protect against potential data exposure. They should verify plugin versions and monitor data retrieval activities. Updating the plugin to a version beyond 2.1.3 is recommended if possible.
- Vendor
- PluginUs.Net
- Product
- Active Products Tables for WooCommerce
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 5.3
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-13
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-13
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-13
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-13
Who should care
Defenders responsible for WordPress installations using the Active Products Tables for WooCommerce plugin, especially those with versions up to 2.1.3, should be aware of this vulnerability. They should assess their exposure and take necessary actions to protect against potential data exposure.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-108489 is a Sensitive Data Exposure vulnerability in the WordPress Active Products Tables for WooCommerce plugin. Defenders should verify plugin versions, monitor data retrieval activities, and update the plugin if necessary to prevent potential sensitive data exposure.
- Defenders need to verify if their WordPress installations are using vulnerable versions of the Active Products Tables for WooCommerce plugin.
- There is a potential for sensitive data exposure, which could lead to various security issues if exploited.
- Defenders should prioritize updating the plugin to a version beyond 2.1.3 if possible.
- Monitoring for unusual data retrieval activities is recommended.
Technical summary
The Active Products Tables for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress, versions up to 2.1.3, contains a Sensitive Data Exposure vulnerability. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-108489, allows attackers to retrieve embedded sensitive data. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 5.3, indicating a medium severity level. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient data sanitization and validation in the plugin. Defenders should be aware of the potential risks associated with this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate them. Updating the plugin to a version beyond 2.1.3 is recommended if possible.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying the version of the Active Products Tables for WooCommerce plugin and ensuring it is updated to a version beyond 2.1.3 if possible. They should also monitor for any unusual data retrieval activities.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify the version of the Active Products Tables for WooCommerce plugin and update it if necessary.
- Monitor for unusual data retrieval activities.
- Review the plugin's configuration and ensure proper data handling practices are in place.
- Perform a thorough review of exposed systems and prioritize remediation based on risk.
- Implement compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
- Track exceptions and retest remediated assets to ensure effectiveness of security measures.
- technicalSummary
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item provide details about the vulnerability, including its existence in versions up to 2.1.3 of the plugin and the potential for sensitive data exposure. The source item from cve_program_cvelist_v5 and the CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata are key sources. However, the exact scope of affected deployments and specific sensitive data exposed are not detailed. Defenders should verify plugin versions in their environments and monitor for unusual data retrieval activities. Evidence is limited,
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-108489 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-108489
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-108489 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-108489
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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WordPress Active Products Tables for WooCommerce plugin <= 2.1.3 - Sensitive Data Exposure vulne
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/108xxx/CVE-2026-108489.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.