Authorization Bypass Vulnerability in Empik for WooCommerce Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-9766

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Empik For WooCommerce
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-9766?

The Empik for WooCommerce plugin, utilized by WordPress-based stores, has a vulnerability due to improper authorization checks, affecting all versions up to and including 1.5.1. Authenticated users, even those with subscriber-level access, can exploit this flaw to modify critical WooCommerce product metadata. This includes alterations to logistic classes, product states, and export flags, potentially compromising the integrity of product listings and operational functionalities within the store.

Affected Version(s)

Empik for Woocommerce 0 <= 1.5.1

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/empik-for-wooc...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/empik-for-wooc...

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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Benedictus Jovan (aillesiM)
.