CVE-2026-32586
Missing Authorization in Booster for WooCommerce Enables Unauthorized Access
Publication date: 2026-03-17
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| booster_for_woocommerce | booster_for_woocommerce | to 7.11.3 (exc) |
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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
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-32586 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Booster for WooCommerce Plugin versions prior to 7.11.3. It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks within certain plugin functions.
This flaw allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that normally require higher privileges, meaning attackers can exploit the plugin without logging in.
The vulnerability is categorized under the OWASP Top 10 as A1: Broken Access Control.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability allows attackers to perform unauthorized actions on affected websites without authentication.
Although the CVSS severity score is 5.3, indicating a low priority threat with limited impact, such vulnerabilities are often exploited in mass campaigns targeting many websites indiscriminately.
The impact mainly involves potential unauthorized changes or disruptions to the WooCommerce plugin functionality, which could affect website operations.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability arises from missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks within certain plugin functions, allowing unauthenticated users to perform privileged actions.
There is no specific detection command or network signature provided in the available resources.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The recommended immediate mitigation is to update the Booster for WooCommerce plugin to version 7.11.3 or later, which contains the patch resolving this issue.
Additionally, enabling auto-updates for vulnerable plugins can ensure rapid protection against this and similar vulnerabilities.