CVE-2023-2275 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-2275: WooCommerce Multivendor Marketplace – REST API <= 1.5.3 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Order/Order Note Disclosure, Order Note Addition via REST API

Vendor Wclovers
Product WCFM – Multivendor Marketplace REST API for WooCommerce
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published June 9, 2023
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity None

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The WooCommerce Multivendor Marketplace – REST API plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data and addition of data due to a missing capability check on the 'get_item', 'get_order_notes' and 'add_order_note' functions in versions up to, and including, 1.5.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber privileges or above, to view the order details and order notes, and add order notes.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WCFM Multivendor Marketplace for WooCommerce versions up to 1.5.3 lack proper authorization checks in the REST API. An authenticated user with low privileges can trigger a denial-of-service condition by making specific API requests. The vulnerability does not allow data theft or modification, but can disrupt site availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Make the site temporarily unavailable or unresponsive by sending crafted API requests.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Site availability may be disrupted; legitimate users may experience slowdowns or timeouts until the attack stops.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid user account with low-level permissions (e.g., customer or vendor account).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 9, 2023 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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