CVE-2023-52210 identifies a vulnerability in the Product Delivery Date for WooCommerce – Lite plugin developed by Tyche Softwares, affecting all versions up to 2.7.0. This plugin is widely used in WooCommerce-based e-commerce platforms to manage and display product delivery dates to customers. The vulnerability is characterized by its ability to be exploited remotely over the network without requiring any authentication or user interaction, making it accessible to unauthenticated attackers. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L) indicates that the attack vector is network-based, with low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction needed, and the impact is limited to availability. This suggests the vulnerability likely allows attackers to disrupt the plugin’s normal operation, potentially causing denial of service (DoS) conditions that could prevent the delivery date feature from functioning correctly. While confidentiality and integrity remain unaffected, the availability impact could degrade the user experience and operational reliability of affected WooCommerce stores. No public exploits or active exploitation in the wild have been reported as of the publication date. The lack of patch links suggests that a fix may not yet be publicly available, emphasizing the need for vigilance and interim protective measures. The vulnerability’s presence in a popular WooCommerce plugin means that any e-commerce site relying on this plugin for delivery date management could be impacted, potentially affecting order processing and customer satisfaction.

For European organizations, especially those operating e-commerce platforms using WooCommerce with the Product Delivery Date for WooCommerce – Lite plugin, this vulnerability poses a risk of service disruption. The denial of service impact could lead to the delivery date feature becoming unavailable or unreliable, which may result in customer dissatisfaction, increased support requests, and potential loss of sales. Although the vulnerability does not compromise sensitive data or allow unauthorized changes, the availability impact can affect business continuity and brand reputation. Given the widespread adoption of WooCommerce in Europe’s e-commerce sector, particularly in countries with strong online retail markets, the operational impact could be significant for mid to large-sized retailers. Additionally, disruption during peak sales periods (e.g., holidays) could exacerbate financial losses. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, as attackers could develop exploits targeting this vulnerability. Organizations with limited security monitoring or delayed patch management processes are at higher risk of exploitation.

European organizations should implement a multi-layered mitigation strategy. First, monitor official Tyche Softwares channels and trusted vulnerability databases for the release of a security patch and apply it promptly once available. Until a patch is released, restrict access to WooCommerce administrative and plugin-related endpoints using IP whitelisting or VPN access to reduce exposure. Deploy web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules designed to detect and block anomalous requests targeting the delivery date plugin’s endpoints. Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability scans focusing on WordPress and WooCommerce plugins to identify unpatched instances. Implement rate limiting and anomaly detection to mitigate potential denial of service attempts. Maintain comprehensive logging and monitoring to detect unusual activity that could indicate exploitation attempts. Educate web administrators and developers about the vulnerability to ensure rapid response and remediation. Finally, consider temporary disabling the plugin if the delivery date feature is non-critical and no immediate patch is available, to eliminate the attack surface.