WooCommerce Smart Coupons Plugin up to 4.6.4 on WordPress woocommerce_coupon_admin_init improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in WooCommerce Smart Coupons Plugin up to 4.6.4 on WordPress. It has been classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function woocommerce_coupon_admin_init. This manipulation causes improper authorization. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-36841. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in WooCommerce Smart Coupons Plugin up to 4.6.4 on WordPress. Affected by this vulnerability is the function woocommerce_coupon_admin_init. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

The WooCommerce Smart Coupons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the woocommerce_coupon_admin_init function in versions up to, and including, 4.6.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to send themselves gift certificates of any value, which could be redeemed for products sold on the victim’s storefront.

The weakness was released by Aaron Averbuch. The advisory is shared at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-36841 since 10/15/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1548.002 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 4.6.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Upgrade: Smart Coupons Plugin 4.6.5

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordfence.com
Researcher: Aaron Averbuch
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-36841 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-36841
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-280621

Entryinfo

Created: 10/16/2024 15:52
Changes: 10/16/2024 15:52 (67)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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