CVE-2022-45066 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-45066: WordPress WooSwipe WooCommerce Gallery plugin <= 2.0.1 - Auth. Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Thrive Website Design
Product WooSwipe WooCommerce Gallery (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-264
Published November 17, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.4/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Auth. (subscriber+) Broken Access Control vulnerability in WooSwipe WooCommerce Gallery plugin <= 2.0.1 on WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The WooSwipe WooCommerce Gallery plugin for WordPress versions up to 2.0.1 contains an access control weakness that allows authenticated users with low privileges to modify or delete gallery data. An attacker with a basic user account can bypass intended restrictions to alter plugin settings or content, affecting site integrity. Update the plugin to a version newer than 2.0.1.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify or delete gallery data and plugin settings with a low-privilege user account.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter or remove gallery content, potentially defacing product displays or disrupting site functionality.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid WordPress user account with low-level permissions.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 17, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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