Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in WooCommerce SMS Alert Plugin

CVE-2024-13553

What is CVE-2024-13553?

The SMS Alert Order Notifications plugin for WooCommerce is susceptible to a privilege escalation issue due to improper handling of the Host header, allowing unauthenticated attackers to simulate the header and authenticate as any user, including administrators. This vulnerability exposes users to potential account takeovers, putting sensitive data and site integrity at risk. All versions up to and including 3.7.9 are affected by this flaw, necessitating immediate updates to secure affected installations.

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