CVE-2026-0702 identifies a time-based SQL Injection vulnerability in the VidShop – Shoppable Videos for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress, versions up to and including 1.1.4. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'fields' parameter, which is directly incorporated into SQL queries without sufficient escaping or use of prepared statements. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to append malicious SQL code, enabling them to extract sensitive information from the underlying database through time-based inference techniques. The attack vector requires no authentication or user interaction, increasing the risk of automated exploitation. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89, indicating a classic SQL Injection issue. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5 (high), reflecting the network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed, with a significant impact on confidentiality but no impact on integrity or availability. While no public exploits are currently known, the widespread use of WooCommerce and the plugin’s functionality in e-commerce contexts make this a significant threat. The lack of a patch at the time of disclosure necessitates immediate attention from administrators to mitigate risk.

The primary impact of this vulnerability is unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data stored in the WordPress site's database, which may include customer information, order details, and potentially payment data depending on the database schema. For European organizations, this can lead to violations of GDPR due to unauthorized access to personal data, resulting in legal penalties and reputational damage. The vulnerability does not affect data integrity or availability directly but compromises confidentiality, which is critical for e-commerce platforms handling sensitive customer and transactional data. Exploitation can be automated and performed remotely without authentication, increasing the likelihood of attacks. The breach of sensitive data could facilitate further attacks such as identity theft, fraud, or targeted phishing campaigns against European customers. Additionally, compromised sites may lose customer trust and face financial losses. The impact is particularly severe for organizations relying on WooCommerce for their online sales and marketing, as the plugin is integral to their shopping video functionality.

1. Immediate action should include disabling the VidShop – Shoppable Videos for WooCommerce plugin until a secure patch is released. 2. Monitor official vendor channels and WordPress plugin repositories for updates addressing CVE-2026-0702 and apply patches promptly. 3. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL Injection attempts targeting the 'fields' parameter, using signature-based and anomaly detection methods. 4. Conduct thorough audits of database access logs and application logs for unusual query patterns or time delays indicative of exploitation attempts. 5. Employ database user permissions with the principle of least privilege to limit the impact of any successful injection. 6. Harden WordPress installations by disabling unnecessary plugins and ensuring all other components are up to date. 7. Educate development and security teams on secure coding practices, emphasizing the use of parameterized queries and input validation. 8. Consider deploying runtime application self-protection (RASP) solutions to detect and block injection attacks in real time. 9. Prepare incident response plans specific to data breaches involving SQL Injection to minimize damage if exploitation occurs.