Vulnerability identifier: #VU48207

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WooCommerce Blocks
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Automattic

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote authenticated attacker can create accounts during checkout even when the "Allow customers to create an account during checkout" setting is disabled.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WooCommerce Blocks: 1.0.0 - 3.7.0

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External links
http://wpscan.com/vulnerability/10460
http://developer.woocommerce.com/2020/11/05/developer-advisory-spam-orders-and-accounts-from-bots/
http://github.com/woocommerce/woocommerce-gutenberg-products-block/pull/3371

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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