CVE-2023-28121
CriticalExploitedAn issue in WooCommerce Payments plugin for WordPress (versions 5.6.1 and lower) allows an unauthenticated attacker to send requests on behalf of an elevated user, like administrator.
Published Apr 12, 2023 · Updated Nov 21, 2024 · Also known as 41cf57ff-421d-4db2-894f-17f2c4d4b9ed
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-28121 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Woocommerce Payments (Automattic), Woopayments (Automattic), WooCommerce Payments WordPress Plugin.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Jul 17, 2023. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Woocommerce Payments 4.8.2, Woocommerce Payments 5.6.2, Woopayments 5.6.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
87%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
An issue in WooCommerce Payments plugin for WordPress (versions 5.6.1 and lower) allows an unauthenticated attacker to send requests on behalf of an elevated user, like administrator. This allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to gain admin access on a site that has the affected version of the plugin activated.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jul 17, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jul 17, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
7 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Woocommerce PaymentsAutomattic | >= 4.8.0 | 4.8.2 |
| WoopaymentsAutomattic | 4.9.0, 5.3.0, 5.4.0 | 5.6.2 |
| WooCommerce Payments WordPress Plugin | >= Fixed version 5.6.2 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Woocommerce Payments
4.8.2, 5.6.2
Woopayments
5.6.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 12, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jul 17, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jul 17, 2023
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
- CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
References
- advisoryhttps://developer.woocommerce.com/2023/03/23/critical-vulnerability-detected-in-woocommerce-payments-what-you-need-to-know/
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/41cf57ff-421d-4db2-894f-17f2c4d4b9ed?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/41cf57ff-421d-4db2-894f-17f2c4d4b9ed?source=api-scan
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
An issue in WooCommerce Payments plugin for WordPress (versions 5.6.1 and lower) allows an unauthenticated attacker to send requests on behalf of an elevated user, like administrator.
Affected: Woocommerce Payments (Automattic) versions >= 4.8.0; Woopayments (Automattic) versions 4.9.0, 5.3.0, 5.4.0; WooCommerce Payments WordPress Plugin versions >= Fixed version 5.6.2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Jul 17, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Woocommerce Payments 4.8.2, Woocommerce Payments 5.6.2, Woopayments 5.6.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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