What the vulnerability does
01Description
The YITH WooCommerce Gift Cards plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'save_mail_status' and 'save_email_settings' functions in all versions up to, and including, 4.12.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify WooCommerce settings.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
YITH WooCommerce Gift Cards versions up to 4.12.0 contain an improper access control vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to modify gift card data over the network. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited remotely. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 4.12.0 to prevent unauthorized gift card manipulation.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify gift card data without authentication, such as balance or recipient information.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Gift card values, balances, or recipient details could be altered by attackers, causing financial loss or customer disputes.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 14, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated