CVE-2023-51498 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-51498: WordPress WooCommerce Canada Post Shipping plugin <= 2.8.3 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Woo
Product WooCommerce Canada Post Shipping
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published June 11, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Woo WooCommerce Canada Post Shipping.This issue affects WooCommerce Canada Post Shipping: from n/a through 2.8.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The WooCommerce Canada Post Shipping plugin through version 2.8.3 lacks proper authorization checks on certain functions. An unauthenticated attacker can modify shipping data or settings without permission. This affects the integrity of order information and shipping configurations on affected WooCommerce stores.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify shipping settings or data without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can alter shipping rates, addresses, or carrier settings, disrupting order fulfillment.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 11, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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