Authorization Flaw in WC Vendors Plugin Affects WordPress Users
CVE-2026-81427

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Wc Vendors
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 September 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-81427?

The WC Vendors plugin for WordPress prior to version 2.7.2.1 contains a significant authorization flaw. This security issue allows any authenticated vendor to modify the shipment status of orders they do not own. As a result, they can mark orders as shipped, which misrepresents their involvement and sends misleading notifications to customers. This vulnerability poses a risk to the integrity of order management and can lead to customer confusion, impacting trust and operational credibility. Website owners using this plugin should update to the latest version to mitigate these risks.

Affected Version(s)

WC Vendors 0 < 2.7.2.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-81427 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f7fcf650-6e5e-4629-97ac-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Bhaveshkumar Parmar
WPScan
.