Improper Authentication in WooCommerce Payments - #VU74152
Published: March 29, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU74152
CSH Severity: Critical
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
WooCommerce Payments
WooCommerce Payments
Software vendor:
Automattic
Automattic
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected application.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in the authentication process, related to the determine_current_user_for_platform_checkout() function. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass authentication process and gain administrative access to the web application.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.