CVE-2026-39668
Missing Authorization in g5theme Book Previewer for WooCommerce
Publication date: 2026-04-08
Last updated on: 2026-04-08
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| g5theme | book_previewer_for_woocommerce | to 1.0.6 (inc) |
| patchstack | book_previewer_for_woocommerce | to 1.0.6 (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?
CVE-2026-39668 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Book Previewer for Woocommerce Plugin versions up to and including 1.0.6.
The issue arises from missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions, which allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that normally require higher privileges.
This means that attackers can exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels to bypass restrictions.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to perform privileged actions without proper authorization.
Although the CVSS severity score is 5.3, indicating a low priority threat with limited impact, attackers could potentially use this flaw in mass-exploit campaigns targeting many websites indiscriminately.
Immediate mitigation involves updating the affected plugin if possible or seeking assistance from hosting providers or web developers.
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 in certain functions of the Book Previewer for Woocommerce plugin, allowing unauthenticated users to perform privileged actions.
Since no official patch or specific detection commands are provided, detection would involve checking if the affected plugin version (up to and including 1.0.6) is installed and if unauthorized access attempts to privileged functions are occurring.
You can check the plugin version installed on your WordPress site by running the following WP-CLI command:
- wp plugin list --status=active | grep book-previewer-for-woocommerce
Additionally, monitoring web server logs for unusual or unauthorized requests targeting the plugin's endpoints may help detect exploitation attempts.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation involves updating the affected plugin if an update is available.
Since no official patch is currently available for this vulnerability, you should seek assistance from your hosting provider or web developers to implement temporary access control measures.
Other steps include restricting access to the plugin's functionality through web application firewalls or other security controls to prevent unauthenticated exploitation.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify any direct impact of this vulnerability on compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.