CVE-2024-13553: SMS Alert Order Notifications – WooCommerce <= 3.7.9 - Unauthenticated Account Takeover/Privilege Escalation
The SMS Alert Order Notifications – WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 3.7.9. This is due to the plugin using the Host header to determine if the plugin is in a playground environment. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to spoof the Host header to make the OTP code "1234" and authenticate as any user, including administrators.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-13553?
CVE-2024-13553 has a high severity due to the potential for privilege escalation and account takeover.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13553?
To fix CVE-2024-13553, update the SMS Alert Order Notifications – WooCommerce plugin to version 3.8.0 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-13553?
CVE-2024-13553 affects all versions of the SMS Alert Order Notifications – WooCommerce plugin up to and including 3.7.9.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-13553?
CVE-2024-13553 is a privilege escalation vulnerability caused by improper handling of the Host header.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-13553?
Any WordPress site using the SMS Alert Order Notifications – WooCommerce plugin version 3.7.9 or earlier is at risk from CVE-2024-13553.