CVE-2026-123700
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Unauthenticated Comment Deletion in Security for WooCommerce Plugin

Publication date: 2026-11-11

Last updated on: 2026-11-11

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The Security For WooCommerce WordPress plugin through 1.0.16 does not check that the requester is authorised before running several of its comment cleanup actions, allowing unauthenticated users to permanently delete all comments on the site, including approved ones and WooCommerce order notes.

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Published
2026-11-11
Last Modified
2026-11-11
Generated
2026-11-11
AI Q&A
2026-11-11
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-123700
EUVD
EUVD-2026-123204

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Unknown Security For WooCommerce From 0 (inc) to 1.0.16 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is in the Security For WooCommerce WordPress plugin version 1.0.16 and below. It allows unauthenticated users to permanently delete all comments on a WordPress site, including approved comments and WooCommerce order notes. The plugin fails to check if the requester is authorized before performing comment cleanup actions, enabling mass deletion without proper access controls.

Detection Guidance

Check if the Security For WooCommerce plugin version 1.0.16 or below is installed on your WordPress site. You can verify this by inspecting the plugin files or using WordPress admin panel under Plugins. Look for unauthorized deletion of comments or WooCommerce order notes as potential signs of exploitation.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to loss of important data, including customer comments and order notes, which may disrupt site functionality and business operations. It compromises the integrity of the WordPress site by allowing unauthorized users to delete critical content without consent.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Security For WooCommerce plugin to the latest version if an update is available. If no update exists, consider disabling the plugin temporarily until a patch is released. Monitor your WordPress site for unauthorized comment deletions or order note removals.

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