CVE-2026-57412 in Gift Vouchers Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/13/2026
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Codemenschen Gift Vouchers gift-voucher allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Gift Vouchers: from n/a through <= 4.6.9.
Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.
Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/13/2026
The Missing Authorization vulnerability in Codemenschen Gift Vouchers represents a critical access control flaw that enables unauthorized users to exploit incorrectly configured security levels within the gift-voucher system. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-285 category of Improper Authorization, where the application fails to properly verify that an authenticated user has sufficient privileges to perform specific operations. The flaw manifests when the system does not adequately validate user permissions before allowing access to restricted functionalities, creating a pathway for malicious actors to bypass intended security controls.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper access control mechanisms within the gift-voucher module where authentication tokens or session identifiers are not properly validated against role-based access controls. Attackers can exploit this weakness by manipulating request parameters or leveraging existing user sessions to access administrative functions or sensitive data that should be restricted to authorized personnel only. The vulnerability affects all versions from the baseline through version 4.6.9, indicating a persistent flaw in the authorization framework that was not adequately addressed across multiple releases.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability creates significant risk for organizations using the gift-voucher system as it allows unauthorized access to financial transactions, voucher management functions, and potentially customer data. The attack surface is particularly concerning because gift voucher systems often handle monetary value transactions and may contain sensitive customer information. Adversaries could exploit this weakness to create fraudulent vouchers, modify existing voucher values, or access restricted administrative interfaces without proper authentication.
The exploitation of this vulnerability aligns with several ATT&CK techniques including privilege escalation and credential access where attackers leverage misconfigured access controls to gain elevated privileges within the application. Organizations should implement comprehensive mitigations including strict input validation, robust session management, and proper role-based access control enforcement. Immediate remediation involves patching to versions beyond 4.6.9, implementing proper authorization checks for all user actions, and conducting thorough security audits of access control mechanisms. Additionally, organizations should establish monitoring protocols to detect unauthorized access attempts and ensure that all user interactions with the gift-voucher system are properly logged and audited. The vulnerability underscores the importance of implementing defense-in-depth strategies where multiple layers of security controls work together to prevent unauthorized access regardless of how attackers might attempt to bypass individual protections.