CVE-2026-14941
Received Received - Intake

Customer Reviews for WooCommerce Plugin Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-08-10

Last updated on: 2026-08-10

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The Customer Reviews for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 5.116.0 does not perform nonce or capability checks on several settings-related AJAX actions, allowing users with minimal permissions such as Subscribers to invoke administrative settings handlers, update Customer Reviews for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 5.116.0 options, and disclose store configuration.

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Published
2026-08-10
Last Modified
2026-08-10
Generated
2026-08-10
AI Q&A
2026-08-10
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-14941
EUVD
EUVD-2026-55018

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Vendor Product Version / Range
woocommerce customer_reviews to 5.116.0 (exc)

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability affects the Customer Reviews for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before version 5.116.0. It is a missing authorization issue where the plugin fails to perform nonce or capability checks on settings-related AJAX actions. This allows users with minimal permissions, such as Subscribers, to invoke administrative settings handlers, update plugin options, and disclose store configuration.

Detection Guidance

Check the installed version of the Customer Reviews for WooCommerce plugin. If it is below 5.116.0, the system is vulnerable. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress CLI or inspect the plugin files directly.

Impact Analysis

Unauthorized users could modify plugin settings, change store configurations, or access sensitive store data. This could disrupt store operations, leak confidential information, or allow attackers to manipulate customer reviews or store settings.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, potentially violating GDPR (data protection) or HIPAA (health information privacy) requirements. Unauthorized changes to store settings may also breach compliance standards.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Customer Reviews for WooCommerce plugin to version 5.116.0 or later immediately. If updating is not possible, consider disabling the plugin until the update can be applied.

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