CVE-2020-36841

WooCommerce Smart Coupons <= 4.6.0 - Unauthenticated Coupon Creation

Description

The WooCommerce Smart Coupons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the woocommerce_coupon_admin_init function in versions up to, and including, 4.6.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to send themselves gift certificates of any value, which could be redeemed for products sold on the victim’s storefront.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: WooCommerce WooCommerce Smart Coupons
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Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-36841?
CVE-2020-36841 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-36841?
To fix CVE-2020-36841, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-36841 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-36841 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-36841?
CVE-2020-36841 affects WooCommerce WooCommerce Smart Coupons.
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