CVE-2024-3609 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-3609: ReviewX – Multi-criteria Rating & Reviews for WooCommerce <= 1.6.27 - Missing Authorization

Vendor Reviewx
Product ReviewX – Multi-Criteria Reviews for WooCommerce with Google Reviews & Schema
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published May 16, 2024
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The ReviewX – Multi-criteria Rating & Reviews for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized deletion of data due to a missing capability check on the reviewx_remove_guest_image function in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.27. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to delete attachments.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

ReviewX for WooCommerce versions up to 1.6.27 lack proper authorization checks on certain functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify data they should not have access to, such as review settings or metadata. The vulnerability requires an active WordPress account but no special permissions. Update to a version newer than 1.6.27.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify review data or settings without proper authorization as a low-privilege user.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter reviews, ratings, or plugin settings, potentially damaging site credibility or functionality.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid WordPress user account with low privileges (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 16, 2024 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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