CVE-2026-42725
Authorization Bypass in Checkout Files Upload 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 |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | checkout_files_upload_for_woocommerce | From 2.2.0 (inc) to 2.2.5 (inc) |
| patchstack | checkout_files_upload_for_woocommerce | 2.2.6 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-639 | The system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data. |
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AI Powered Q&A
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authorization and access sensitive files or interact with the database. Such unauthorized access to sensitive data can lead to violations of data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require strict access controls to protect personal and health information.
Failure to address this vulnerability could result in non-compliance with these standards due to potential data breaches or unauthorized data exposure.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The vulnerability in the WordPress Checkout Files Upload for WooCommerce Plugin (version 2.2.5 and below) is an Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) issue. It allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authorization controls and access sensitive files or interact with the database improperly.
This happens due to incorrectly configured access control security levels, meaning the plugin does not properly restrict user access to certain resources.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files or data within your WooCommerce environment. Attackers can exploit this flaw without needing to authenticate, potentially exposing confidential information or manipulating database contents.
Because the vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5, it is considered moderately dangerous and could be exploited in widespread attacks targeting many websites.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authorization and access sensitive files or interact with the database via the Checkout Files Upload for WooCommerce Plugin versions 2.2.5 and below.
Detection can involve monitoring for unauthorized access attempts or suspicious requests targeting the plugin's file upload endpoints.
Specific commands or detection scripts are not provided in the available resources.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate recommended step is to update the Checkout Files Upload for WooCommerce Plugin to version 2.2.6 or later, where this vulnerability is patched.
Until the update can be applied, users are advised to implement mitigation rules provided by Patchstack to block attacks targeting this vulnerability.
Seeking assistance from your hosting provider or developer to apply these mitigations is also recommended.