What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in tychesoftwares Abandoned Cart Lite for WooCommerce woocommerce-abandoned-cart allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Abandoned Cart Lite for WooCommerce: from n/a through <= 5.16.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Abandoned Cart Lite for WooCommerce plugin through version 5.16.1 lacks proper authorization checks on certain administrative functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify or delete cart data and settings without proper permission validation. This affects the integrity of abandoned cart records and site configuration.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify or delete abandoned cart data and plugin settings without proper authorization.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Abandoned cart records and plugin configuration can be altered or destroyed by unauthorized users, disrupting recovery campaigns.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 13, 2024
CVE published
April 29, 2026
Record updated