CVE-2023-4161 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-4161: WooCommerce PDF Invoice Builder <= 1.2.90 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Custom Field Creation

Vendor Edgarrojas
Product PDF Builder for WooCommerce. Create invoices,packing slips and more
Weakness CWE-352 · CSRF
Published August 31, 2023
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

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

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The WooCommerce PDF Invoice Builder for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery due to a missing nonce check on the SaveCustomField function in versions up to, and including, 1.2.90. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create invoice fields provided they can trick an admin into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

PDF Builder for WooCommerce versions up to 1.2.90 contain a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability. An attacker can craft a malicious link or webpage that, when visited by a logged-in site administrator, performs unwanted actions such as modifying plugin settings or creating unauthorized documents. The vulnerability requires user interaction and does not expose sensitive data directly.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Trick a logged-in admin into performing unwanted actions like changing plugin settings or generating unauthorized invoices.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An attacker could modify PDF Builder settings or create unauthorized documents if an admin is tricked into visiting a malicious page.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Admin must visit a malicious link or webpage while logged into WordPress.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 31, 2023 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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