CVE-2020-36696 HIGH

CVE-2020-36696: Product Input Fields for WooCommerce <= 1.2.6 - Missing Authorization

Vendor Tychesoftwares
Product Product Input Fields for WooCommerce
Weakness CWE-285
Published June 7, 2023
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

7.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The Product Input Fields for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the handle_downloads() function in versions up to, and including, 1.2.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download files from the vulnerable service.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Product Input Fields for WooCommerce versions up to 1.2.6 expose sensitive data without proper access controls. An unauthenticated attacker can read information that should be restricted, such as customer data or configuration details. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited remotely. Update to a version newer than 1.2.6 to resolve this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data from the plugin without authentication, such as customer information or configuration details.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Customer data and plugin configuration may be exposed to anyone on the internet without needing to log in.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the WooCommerce site; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 7, 2023 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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