CVE-2024-55992 in WooCommerce Basic Ordernumbers Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 12/16/2024
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Open Tools WooCommerce Basic Ordernumbers allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WooCommerce Basic Ordernumbers: from n/a through 1.4.4.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/16/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-55992 represents a critical missing authorization flaw within the Open Tools WooCommerce Basic Ordernumbers plugin, specifically impacting versions ranging from the initial release through 1.4.4. This security weakness stems from incorrectly configured access control security levels that fail to properly validate user permissions before granting access to sensitive administrative functions. The flaw exists within the plugin's authorization mechanisms, where proper checks are either absent or improperly implemented, allowing unauthorized users to bypass normal access restrictions.
This vulnerability operates under the broader category of insufficient authorization as classified by CWE-285, which specifically addresses cases where systems fail to properly enforce access control policies. The issue manifests when the plugin does not adequately verify whether a user possesses the necessary privileges to perform specific administrative operations related to order numbering configurations. Attackers can exploit this weakness to gain unauthorized access to order management functionalities, potentially leading to data manipulation, unauthorized order creation, or modification of existing order numbers. The vulnerability directly impacts the principle of least privilege by allowing users with minimal permissions to access features typically restricted to administrators or authorized personnel.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-55992 extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as it can enable attackers to manipulate order numbering sequences which may have downstream effects on inventory management, financial reporting, and customer order tracking systems. This type of vulnerability falls under the ATT&CK technique T1078.004 for Valid Accounts and T1484.001 for Security Development, where improper access control configurations allow attackers to escalate privileges or maintain persistent access to systems. The vulnerability affects WooCommerce installations where the Basic Ordernumbers plugin is active, potentially compromising entire e-commerce platforms that rely on proper order management integrity.
Organizations running affected versions of the WooCommerce Basic Ordernumbers plugin should immediately implement mitigations including updating to the latest available version where the authorization flaw has been patched. Additionally, administrators should review and strengthen access control policies within their WordPress installations, ensuring that proper user role management is enforced. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls should be configured to monitor for suspicious access patterns related to order management functions. The remediation process should also include comprehensive security audits of all installed plugins to identify similar authorization weaknesses. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper access control implementation in e-commerce systems where order data integrity is paramount for business operations and customer trust.