WooCommerce <= 6.2.0 - Incorrect Authorization Checks on REST API Endpoints

2022-02-22 00:00

Krzysztof Zając

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 6.2.1

Affected PluginWooCommerce

Affected Version<= 6.2.0

CVSS5.4Medium

CVECVE-2022-0775

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Vulnerability Overview

The WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to an insufficient capability check on the /wc/v2/products/ REST API in versions up to, and including, 6.2.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with minimal permissions such as a subscriber to delete, edit, and read arbitrary comments and reviews.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 6.2.1, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-285 (Improper Authorization) The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-0775 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1e6c1e98-72a2-4e74-bfd4-4054187d4d19

CVSS Vector

5.4

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow

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