CVE-2023-50899
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in MultiVendorX's Product Catalog Enquiry for WooCommerce plugin. It allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access controls, potentially accessing unauthorized functionality. WordPress sites using affected plugin versions are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- Product Catalog Enquiry for WooCommerce by MultiVendorX
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could modify product catalog data, access sensitive vendor information, or perform unauthorized administrative actions within the WooCommerce environment.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could view or modify product catalog entries they shouldn't have access to, potentially affecting business operations or data integrity.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication checks, the vulnerability would be prevented even if the plugin code is vulnerable.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of the plugin's functionality but doesn't require advanced technical skills once the vulnerability is understood.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 5.0.3 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Product Catalog Enquiry for WooCommerce by MultiVendorX'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate woocommerce-catalog-enquiry
Restrict Access
linuxUse web application firewall or .htaccess to restrict access to plugin functionality
# Add to .htaccess: Deny from all for specific plugin directories
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls at the web server or application level
- Monitor logs for unauthorized access attempts to plugin functionality
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for 'Product Catalog Enquiry for WooCommerce by MultiVendorX' versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get woocommerce-catalog-enquiry --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 5.0.3 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to catalog enquiry endpoints
- Unexpected modifications to product catalog data
Network Indicators:
- Unusual requests to /wp-content/plugins/woocommerce-catalog-enquiry/ endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("woocommerce-catalog-enquiry" OR "catalog enquiry") AND (status=403 OR status=401)