CVE-2026-123701 Security For WooCommerce <= 1.0.16 - Unauthenticated Plugin Settings Reset
Unauthenticated attackers can reset Security For WooCommerce settings to defaults, disabling login, 2FA, reCAPTCHA and password policies.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Harmful if only installed
- No
- Needs a specific call
- No
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-123701?
CVE-2026-123701 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Unknown Security For WooCommerce, published on 11 Nov 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Security For WooCommerce WordPress plugin through 1.0.16 does not have proper authorization checks when resetting its settings, allowing unauthenticated users to reset any section of its configuration to the defaults and so disable security features such as a custom login URL, two-factor authentication, reCAPTCHA, password policies and the firewall.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-123701?
An affected version is exposed as installed. No special setting or call is needed.
How do I fix CVE-2026-123701?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-123701 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-123701 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-123701 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h4r4-rrcj-mg5x.