CVE-2024-12826: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in nmedia GoHero Store Customizer for WooCommerce
The GoHero Store Customizer for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the wooh_action_settings_save_frontend() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update limited plugin settings.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The GoHero Store Customizer for WooCommerce plugin suffers from a missing capability check in the wooh_action_settings_save_frontend() function, which leads to unauthorized modification of plugin settings by unauthenticated attackers. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). It affects all versions up to 3.5 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, indicating a medium severity level. The vulnerability allows limited integrity impact without affecting confidentiality or availability.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can update limited plugin settings due to the missing authorization check. This impacts the integrity of the plugin's configuration but does not affect confidentiality or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected plugin's frontend actions where possible and monitor for unusual changes in plugin settings.
CVE-2024-12826: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in nmedia GoHero Store Customizer for WooCommerce
Description
The GoHero Store Customizer for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the wooh_action_settings_save_frontend() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update limited plugin settings.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
The GoHero Store Customizer for WooCommerce plugin suffers from a missing capability check in the wooh_action_settings_save_frontend() function, which leads to unauthorized modification of plugin settings by unauthenticated attackers. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). It affects all versions up to 3.5 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, indicating a medium severity level. The vulnerability allows limited integrity impact without affecting confidentiality or availability.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can update limited plugin settings due to the missing authorization check. This impacts the integrity of the plugin's configuration but does not affect confidentiality or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected plugin's frontend actions where possible and monitor for unusual changes in plugin settings.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-19T21:31:07.915Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e49b7ef31ef0b59c589
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:57 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:28:28 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 2:59:07 AM
Views: 18
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