CVE-2022-41656
Missing Authorization in Account Manager for WooCommerce
Publication date: 2026-05-27
Last updated on: 2026-05-27
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| bizswoop | account_manager_for_woocommerce | to 2.1.2 (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 Missing Authorization issue in the Bizswoop Account Manager for WooCommerce plugin. It occurs because of incorrectly configured access control security levels, which means that certain actions or data may be accessible without proper permission checks.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is limited to a low severity level with a CVSS score of 4.3. It can lead to unauthorized access to certain information or functions within the Account Manager for WooCommerce plugin, potentially exposing some data (confidentiality impact) without affecting integrity or availability.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify how the Missing Authorization vulnerability in Bizswoop Account Manager for WooCommerce directly impacts compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability involves missing authorization checks in the Account Manager for WooCommerce plugin, allowing unprivileged users to perform higher-privileged actions. Detection typically involves monitoring for unauthorized access attempts or unusual privilege escalations related to the plugin's endpoints.
While no specific detection commands are provided, general approaches include reviewing web server logs for suspicious requests targeting the Account Manager for WooCommerce plugin, especially those attempting to access administrative functions without proper credentials.
Network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) or web application firewalls (WAF) with rules targeting this vulnerability can help detect exploitation attempts.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating the Account Manager for WooCommerce plugin to a version later than 2.1.2 once available.
Until an official patch is released, applying mitigation rules provided by Patchstack or using automated mitigation solutions they offer can help block attacks exploiting this vulnerability.
Additionally, seeking assistance from your hosting provider or a developer to implement access control restrictions or temporary workarounds is advised.