CVSS base score
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
What the vulnerability does
The Appy Pie Connect for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to missing authorization within the reset_user_password() REST handler in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to to reset the password of arbitrary users, including administrators, thereby gaining administrative access.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Appy Pie Connect for WooCommerce versions 1.1.2 and earlier contain a critical vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service without any user interaction. The vulnerability is accessible over the network with low attack complexity. All WooCommerce sites using this plugin should update immediately.
What an attacker can do
Read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can access customer data, modify products/orders, or take the site offline without warning.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
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