CVE-2026-10580: Hippoo Mobile App for WooCommerce <= 1.9.4 - Unauthenticated Authentication Bypass to Administrator Account Takeover via REST API
The Hippoo Mobile App for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass leading to Administrator Account Takeover in all versions up to and including 1.9.4. This is due to a logic conflation in HippooPermissions::getuserpermissions(), which returns the same null sentinel for both administrators and unauthenticated visitors — a value that HippooPermissions::hasroleaccess() unconditionally interprets as full administrator access — causing overrideextensionpermissioncallback() to assign returntrue as the permission callback for every WordPress and WooCommerce REST route cloned under /wc-hippoo/v1/ext/ by HippooControllerWithAuth::reregisterexternalroutes(), while the blockunauthorizedaccess() pre-dispatch guard fails to block unauthenticated users for the same reason. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to invoke any core REST endpoint without credentials — most critically, sending a POST request to /wc-hippoo/v1/ext/wp/v2/users/<id> with a {"password":"<newpassword>"} body to reset the password of any WordPress user, including the site administrator, and gain full administrative control of the site.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Remove
Remove
Hippoo Mobile App for WooCommerce pluginfrom your environment.Uninstall the Hippoo Mobile App for WooCommerce plugin from the WordPress site.
- Configuration
Deactivate the Hippoo Mobile App for WooCommerce plugin until a vendor fix is available.
Hippoo Mobile App for WooCommerce plugin activation = deactivated - Compensating control
Block or restrict access to the cloned REST routes under /wc-hippoo/v1/ext/ (for example via WAF, reverse proxy, or firewall rules) to prevent unauthenticated requests to those endpoints.
- Operational
Assume potential compromise: audit access logs for unauthorized requests to /wc-hippoo/v1/ext/ and core REST endpoints, review user account changes, and rotate credentials (especially administrator passwords) and API keys if unauthorized activity is found.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-10580?
The severity of CVE-2026-10580 is critical with a score of 9.8.
How do I fix CVE-2026-10580?
To fix CVE-2026-10580, update the Hippoo Mobile App for WooCommerce plugin to version 1.9.5 or later.
What does CVE-2026-10580 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2026-10580 allows an attacker to bypass authentication and take over an administrator account via the REST API.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-10580?
CVE-2026-10580 affects all versions of the Hippoo Mobile App for WooCommerce up to and including 1.9.4.
What is the impact of CVE-2026-10580 on WooCommerce sites?
The impact of CVE-2026-10580 on WooCommerce sites can lead to unauthorized access and control over administrator accounts.