Input validation error in Currency Switcher for WooCommerce - CVE-2019-18668
Published: November 4, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU22489
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-18668
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Algoritmika Ltd
Affected software:
Currency Switcher for WooCommerce
Currency Switcher for WooCommerce
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote authenticated attacker can provide a currency that isn't enabled in the settings and is worth less than this default and eventually purchase an item for a significantly cheaper price.
How to mitigate CVE-2019-18668
Install updates from vendor's website.