CVE-2020-29156 WooCommerce Incorrect Authorization
Remote attackers can view the status of arbitrary orders in WooCommerce by manipulating the order_id parameter, exposing sensitive customer data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-29156?
CVE-2020-29156 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Dec 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The WooCommerce plugin before 4.7.0 for WordPress allows remote attackers to view the status of arbitrary orders via the order_id parameter in a fetch_order_status action.
Weakness: CWE-639
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-29156?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including woocommerce/woocommerce. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
woocommerce/woocommerce Packagist | All versions | 4.7.0 |
woocommerce/woocommerce Packagist | All versions | 4.7.0 |
Products include Woocommerce Woocommerce.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29156?
Upgrade woocommerce/woocommerce to 4.7.0 or later.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2020-29156 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-29156 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wwh8-v3j3-gxfw.