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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The EU/UK VAT Manager for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the alg_wc_eu_vat_exempt_vat_from_admin() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.12.12. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the VAT status for any order.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The EU/UK VAT Validation Manager for WooCommerce plugin through version 2.12.12 lacks proper authorization checks on certain functions. An unauthenticated attacker can modify data without permission. The vulnerability requires only network access and no user interaction. Site owners should update to a version newer than 2.12.12 immediately.
What an attacker can do
Modify plugin data without authentication or authorization.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can alter VAT validation settings and data without logging in.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
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