Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in Customer Email Verification for WooCommerce Plugin by WordPress

CVE-2024-13528

What is CVE-2024-13528?

The Customer Email Verification for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is susceptible to an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting versions up to 2.9.5. This issue arises from a shortcode allowing the generation of confirmation links utilizing a placeholder email. Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access can exploit this flaw to create a verification link for any unverified user, gaining unauthorized access to their accounts. The exploit requires the 'Fine tune placement' option to be activated within the plugin settings, elevating the associated risk for website administrators and users.

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