What the vulnerability does
01Description
The SMS for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on a 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
02Summary
SMS for WooCommerce versions up to 2.8.1 contain a cross-site request forgery vulnerability. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a logged-in site administrator, performs unwanted actions on the site without their knowledge. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the site's integrity. Update to a version newer than 2.8.1.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Trick a logged-in admin into performing unwanted actions via a malicious link or page.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can modify site settings or data if an admin is tricked into visiting a malicious page.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Admin must visit attacker-controlled page or click a malicious link while logged in.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 17, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated