CVE-2026-24562
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-23
Last updated on: 2026-04-28
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ryviu | product_reviews_for_woocommerce | to 3.1.26 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Broken Access Control issue in the WordPress plugin "Ryviu – Product Reviews for WooCommerce" up to version 3.1.26. It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions, which allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that should require higher privileges. [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided resources do not specify how this vulnerability affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to perform privileged actions, which could lead to unauthorized changes or access within the plugin. However, it has a CVSS severity score of 5.3, indicating a low priority and low impact threat, and it is considered unlikely to be exploited. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by checking for unauthorized access attempts or actions performed without proper authentication in the Ryviu plugin for WooCommerce. Since it involves missing authorization checks, monitoring HTTP requests to the plugin's endpoints for suspicious activity or unexpected privilege escalations may help. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but using web application security scanners or manual inspection of access logs for unusual requests to Ryviu plugin functions could be useful. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include restricting access to the Ryviu plugin's administrative functions, applying strict access control rules at the web server or application level, and monitoring for suspicious activity. Since no official patch or fix is currently available, consider disabling the plugin if possible until a fix is released. Additionally, applying general WordPress security best practices and limiting plugin usage to trusted users can reduce risk. [1]