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TF Woo Product Grid Addon Elementor Deserialization Vulnerability

CVE advisorySeverity: CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8)

CVE-2025-59007

This is a vulnerability in a WordPress plugin designed to add functionality to web pages. Such plugins are typically installed on public-facing websites, making the vulnerable code directly reachable via the internet as part of the standard web application delivery.

Deserialization

Halo Surface Signal: 4 out of 5 — likely to be public-facing.

External exposure likelihood

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

A critical vulnerability has been identified in the TF Woo Product Grid Addon For Elementor, a WordPress plugin. This issue involves the deserialization of untrusted data, which could allow for object injection. The main concern at this time is to confirm if this plugin is in use and if so, to assess the potential exposure.

Allows unauthorized code execution.
Affects website integrity and data.
Confirm relevance and assess exposure.

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted data to a vulnerable website. Because the plugin processes untrusted data through deserialization, an attacker can inject malicious objects that could lead to the execution of arbitrary code on the server, potentially compromising the entire system.

No authentication or user interaction required.
Deserializing untrusted data in the plugin.
Remote code execution and server compromise.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to inject arbitrary objects into the system, potentially leading to a compromise of the server or data. This may occur when the affected product processes untrusted data, such as through user-submitted content or external inputs, when supported by the advisory.

Arbitrary object injection.
Processing untrusted data.
System compromise or data corruption.

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

This critical vulnerability in a WordPress plugin impacts systems utilizing the TF Woo Product Grid Addon for Elementor. The primary responsibility for addressing this lies with the website or application owners who manage the WordPress installation and its plugins, likely in coordination with their infrastructure or platform teams. The immediate first step should be to identify all instances of the affected plugin, confirm their exposure and business criticality, and then plan a remediation strategy that may involve vendor coordination or temporary risk mitigation.

Website owners should own the issue.
Verify plugin presence and exposure.
Plan coordinated remediation or mitigation.

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CVSS vector

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Frequently asked questions

What is the TF Woo Product Grid Addon for Elementor?

This software is a WordPress plugin used to extend the functionality of the Elementor page builder. It allows website administrators to display product grids for e-commerce stores. Because it integrates directly into the WordPress environment, it handles data dynamically to render these visual product components for site visitors.

What does deserialization of untrusted data mean for CVE-2025-59007?

The vulnerability involves CWE-502, also known as Deserialization of Untrusted Data. In simple terms, the plugin takes encoded data from outside the system and converts it back into functional programming objects without checking if that data is safe. An attacker can manipulate this process to inject malicious objects that the server then executes.

How does an attacker trigger this vulnerability?

An attacker triggers this by sending specially crafted, malicious data to the website that the plugin is designed to process. The vulnerability does not require the attacker to have an account or perform any specific actions on the site; it simply relies on the plugin receiving and deserializing the attacker's input.

Is my website at risk from this vulnerability?

According to Halo Surface Signal, this plugin is designed for public-facing websites, making its code reachable from the internet. If you use this plugin on a site accessible to the public, the functionality is exposed to potential remote attackers. Internal-only sites may be at lower risk, but public instances are considered highly reachable.

What should I do if I use this WordPress plugin?

Your first step is to inventory your WordPress installations to confirm if this specific addon is active. Once identified, evaluate the plugin's necessity for your business operations. Since the vulnerability allows for unauthorized code execution, consider disabling or removing the plugin while you coordinate with your team to plan a remediation strategy.

References

patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/tf-woo-product-grid/vulnera…

Written by Nicholas Merritt

Nicholas Merritt is VP of Security Solutions at Halo Security. With more than 25 years across application security, vulnerability prioritization, and offensive security, he helps teams translate threat data into practical exposure validation and remediation focus. He authors Halo Threat Intelligence CVE advisories using Halo Surface Signal and H/A/L/O context to prioritize internet-facing risk.