Improper access control in WooCommerce Smart Coupons plugin for WordPress

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU25778

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the functionality which allows creation gift certificates which can be emailed to customers. A remote attacker can send themselves gift certificates of any value, which could be redeemed for products sold on the victim’s storefront.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WooCommerce Smart Coupons: 1.0 - 4.6.0

External links

http://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10109/
http://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/03/coupon-creation-vulnerability-patched-in-woocommerce-smart-coupons/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.