CVE-2026-57419 in Stock Locations for WooCommerce Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/13/2026
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Fahad Mahmood Stock Locations for WooCommerce stock-locations-for-woocommerce allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Stock Locations for WooCommerce: from n/a through <= 3.1.8.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/13/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical missing authorization flaw that undermines the access control mechanisms within the Stock Locations for WooCommerce plugin. The issue stems from improperly configured security levels that fail to validate user permissions before granting access to sensitive stock location data and management functions. Attackers can exploit this weakness to bypass authentication requirements and gain unauthorized access to inventory management systems, potentially leading to data breaches and operational disruptions. The vulnerability affects versions up to and including 3.1.8 of the plugin, indicating a widespread exposure across multiple installations that rely on this WooCommerce extension for stock tracking and management.
The technical implementation of this flaw demonstrates poor input validation and access control enforcement within the plugin's codebase. When users attempt to access stock location functionalities, the system fails to properly verify whether the requesting user possesses appropriate authorization levels to perform the requested actions. This misconfiguration creates a pathway for unauthorized individuals to manipulate inventory data, view confidential stock information, or execute administrative functions without proper credentials. The vulnerability operates at the application level where authentication checks are either absent or inadequately implemented, allowing attackers to exploit the gap in security controls through various attack vectors including direct API calls or manipulation of web requests.
The operational impact of this missing authorization vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure to encompass potential financial losses and regulatory compliance violations. Organizations using affected versions of the plugin face significant risks as attackers can access sensitive inventory information that may include stock levels, product details, supplier data, and location-specific inventory tracking. This unauthorized access could enable competitive intelligence gathering, inventory manipulation for fraudulent purposes, or disruption of supply chain operations. The vulnerability particularly affects e-commerce businesses that rely heavily on accurate stock management and may result in operational downtime, customer trust erosion, and potential legal consequences under data protection regulations such as gdpr or pci dss.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability require immediate patching of the plugin to version 3.1.9 or later where the authorization checks have been properly implemented. System administrators should conduct thorough audits of all WooCommerce installations to identify affected versions and ensure comprehensive testing of access control mechanisms before deployment. Additional defensive measures include implementing network-level restrictions, monitoring access logs for unauthorized attempts, and establishing regular security assessments of third-party plugins. Organizations should also consider implementing principle of least privilege access controls and ensuring that all plugin updates are applied promptly through established change management processes. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 which describes improper access control scenarios, and maps to attack techniques in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under privilege escalation and credential access categories, emphasizing the need for robust access control implementation in web applications.