CVE-2026-3589: WooCommerce < 10.5.3 - Arbitrary Admin User Creation via CSRF

Published Mar 6, 2026
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Updated

The WooCommerce WordPress plugin from versions 5.4.0 to 10.5.2 does not properly handle batch requests, which could allow unauthenticated users to make a logged in admin call non store/WC REST endpoints, and create arbitrary admin users via a CSRF attack for example.

Affected Software

2 affected components
wordpress/woocommerce>=5.4.0<=10.5.2
wordpress/woocommerce<10.5.3

Event History

Mar 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:11 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:11 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
May 22, 58164
Event
via FIRST·06:20 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-3589?

CVE-2026-3589 has a high severity rating as it allows unauthorized users to create arbitrary admin accounts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-3589?

To fix CVE-2026-3589, you should update WooCommerce to version 10.5.3 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-3589?

CVE-2026-3589 affects all installations of WooCommerce from version 5.4.0 to 10.5.2.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2026-3589?

CVE-2026-3589 allows for CSRF attacks that can be exploited to create arbitrary admin users.

5

Is CVE-2026-3589 a critical vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2026-3589 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential impact on site security.

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