CVE-2023-51679 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-51679: WordPress BulkGate SMS Plugin for WooCommerce plugin <= 3.0.2 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Bulkgate
Product BulkGate SMS Plugin for WooCommerce
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published June 12, 2024
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

Missing Authorization vulnerability in BulkGate BulkGate SMS Plugin for WooCommerce.This issue affects BulkGate SMS Plugin for WooCommerce: from n/a through 3.0.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The BulkGate SMS Plugin for WooCommerce versions up to 3.0.2 lack proper authorization checks on certain administrative functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify plugin settings or data without proper permission validation. This allows unauthorized changes to SMS configurations or site behavior. Update to a version newer than 3.0.2.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify plugin settings or data without proper authorization as a low-privilege logged-in user.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter SMS plugin configuration, potentially disrupting communications or exposing settings.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the WooCommerce site (e.g., subscriber or customer role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 12, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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