What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Password Protected Store for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.2 via the REST API. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including post titles and content.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Password Protected Store for WooCommerce plugin through version 2.2 contains an access control flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive information. The vulnerability stems from improper validation of user permissions, enabling unauthorized access to protected store data without requiring authentication or user interaction.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive information from the protected store without logging in.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Customers' protected store data and product information may be exposed to unauthenticated visitors.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 5, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated