CVE-2023-28121
First published: Wed Apr 12 2023(Updated: )
An issue in WooCommerce Payments plugin for WordPress (versions 5.6.1 and lower) allows an unauthenticated attacker to send requests on behalf of an elevated user, like administrator. This allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to gain admin access on a site that has the affected version of the plugin activated.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Automattic Woocommerce Payments | >=4.8.0<4.8.2 | |
| Automattic Woocommerce Payments | >=5.0.0<5.0.4 | |
| Automattic Woocommerce Payments | >=5.1.0<5.1.3 | |
| Automattic Woocommerce Payments | >=5.2.0<5.2.2 | |
| Automattic Woocommerce Payments | >=5.5.0<5.5.2 | |
| Automattic Woocommerce Payments | >=5.6.0<5.6.2 | |
| Automattic Woocommerce Payments | =4.9.0 | |
| Automattic Woocommerce Payments | =5.3.0 | |
| Automattic Woocommerce Payments | =5.4.0 | |
| Automattic Woopayments | >=5.6.0<5.6.2 | |
| Automattic Woopayments | =4.9.0 | |
| Automattic Woopayments | =5.3.0 | |
| Automattic Woopayments | =5.4.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://developer.woocommerce.com/2023/03/23/critical-vulnerability-detected-in-woocommerce-payments-what-you-need-to-know/
- https://www.rcesecurity.com/2023/07/patch-diffing-cve-2023-28121-to-compromise-a-woocommerce/
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-70-percent-of-exploited-flaws-disclosed-in-2023-were-zero-days/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-28121?
CVE-2023-28121 is a critical vulnerability in the WooCommerce Payments plugin for WordPress (versions 5.6.1 and lower) that allows an unauthenticated attacker to gain admin access.
How severe is CVE-2023-28121?
CVE-2023-28121 is considered critical with a severity score of 9.8.
Which versions of WooCommerce Payments are affected by CVE-2023-28121?
Versions 5.6.1 and lower of the WooCommerce Payments plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2023-28121.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-28121?
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2023-28121 by sending requests on behalf of an elevated user, like administrator, gaining admin access.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-28121?
Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-28121. It is recommended to update to a version that is not affected.
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