CVE-2023-2179

CVE-2023-2179 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Woocommerce Woocommerce Order Status Change Notifier with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The WooCommerce Order Status Change Notifier WordPress plugin through 1.1.0 does not have authorisation and CSRF when updating status orders via an AJAX action available to any authenticated users, which could allow low privilege users such as subscriber to update arbitrary order status, making them paid without actually paying for them for example

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2179?
The WooCommerce Order Status Change Notifier WordPress plugin through 1.1.0 does not have authorisation and CSRF when updating status orders via an AJAX action available to any authenticated users, which could allow low privilege users such as subscriber to update arbitrary order status, making them paid without actually paying for them for example
How severe is CVE-2023-2179?
CVE-2023-2179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-2179 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2179?
CVE-2023-2179 affects Woocommerce Woocommerce Order Status Change Notifier. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2179?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-2179 published?
CVE-2023-2179 was published on 2023-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)