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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The WPC Order Notes for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the ajax_update_order_note() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious web scripts via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WPC Order Notes for WooCommerce versions up to 1.5.2 contain a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a logged-in site administrator, performs unwanted actions on their behalf. The vulnerability affects the plugin's order notes functionality and can result in unauthorized modifications to order data.
What an attacker can do
Trick a logged-in admin into performing unwanted actions on orders via a malicious link or page.
Potential impact on your site
Order notes and related order data could be modified without the admin's knowledge or consent.
Conditions required to exploit
Admin must be logged in and visit attacker-controlled page or click a malicious link.
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