Vulnerability identifier: #VU48208
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
WooCommerce
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: WooCommerce
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: 1.0 - 4.6.1
External links
http://wpscan.com/vulnerability/10459
http://developer.woocommerce.com/2020/11/05/developer-advisory-spam-orders-and-accounts-from-bots/
http://github.com/woocommerce/woocommerce/commit/e711a447feaf3d6020204e4319fdd5ba47c3f0b9
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.