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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 Woocommerce check pincode/zipcode for shipping plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.4. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation. 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
A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Woocommerce Check Pincode/Zipcode for Shipping plugin allows an attacker to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of a site visitor. The vulnerability requires user interaction—the victim must visit a malicious page while logged in. An attacker can modify shipping pincode settings or other plugin functionality without the site owner's knowledge.
What an attacker can do
Perform unauthorized actions on the site by tricking a logged-in user into visiting a malicious page.
Potential impact on your site
Shipping pincode/zipcode settings could be altered, affecting order processing and customer experience.
Conditions required to exploit
Victim must be logged in and visit an attacker-controlled page; no special privileges required.
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