Tag: Cache

How to Handle SQL Injection Attempts in WooCommerce

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In a recent Business Bloomer Club Slack thread, a user shared a concern regarding SQL injection attempts on their WooCommerce store. The user had noticed suspiciously crafted URLs in the cache, looking like potential attacks targeting their site’s security.

These URLs included SQL injection payloads designed to exploit vulnerabilities in their database.

The good news is that while bots continuously probe websites for vulnerabilities, modern platforms like WordPress and WooCommerce are well-equipped to handle such threats. This post will break down what these attempts mean for your site and how to deal with them.

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Troubleshooting WooCommerce Sale Price Caching Issue on Single Product Pages

In a recent Business Bloomer Club discussion, a WooCommerce developer raised an issue where a client’s expired sale prices were still visible to logged-out users on single product pages.

This unusual behavior didn’t affect cart prices but created confusion on the product page.

Although server-side caching appears to be the main culprit, many WooCommerce users are unfamiliar with managing caching strategies for dynamic content like sales pricing.

WooCommerce product pages often display time-sensitive information, such as sale prices, which updates dynamically. Most cache plugins designed for WooCommerce will bypass product pages to avoid issues. However, server-side caching may not automatically account for this dynamic content, leading to expired sale prices being “stuck” in the cache and visible to users until the cache is purged.

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WooCommerce and Cloudflare Caching: Best Practices for Optimal Performance

In a recent Business Bloomer Club Slack thread, a user raised an essential question about WooCommerce’s compatibility with caching services, specifically Cloudflare.

Caching can significantly improve site performance, but WooCommerce’s dynamic nature means some pages need special handling to ensure a seamless experience for customers. Here, we’ll discuss best practices for using Cloudflare with WooCommerce, along with any potential caveats to be mindful of.

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