CVE-2024-1492 is a vulnerability identified in the WPify Woo Czech plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 4.0.8. The core issue is an improper access control flaw (CWE-284) in the function maybe_send_to_packeta, which lacks a proper capability check. This omission allows unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive shipping details related to orders if they know the order number. The vulnerability does not require authentication or user interaction, making it easier for attackers to exploit. The exposed data includes shipping information, which can contain personally identifiable information (PII) such as recipient names, addresses, and potentially contact details. While the vulnerability does not directly allow modification of data or system compromise, the unauthorized disclosure of shipping details can lead to privacy violations, targeted phishing attacks, or social engineering campaigns. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of publication, and no official patches have been released yet. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on February 20, 2024, and has been enriched by CISA, indicating recognition by cybersecurity authorities. The plugin is used primarily by WordPress sites operating in the Czech Republic and potentially other European markets that require localized shipping solutions integrated with the Packeta shipping service. Given the nature of the vulnerability, it specifically targets e-commerce operations using this plugin, exposing customer order shipment data to unauthorized parties.

For European organizations, especially e-commerce businesses using WordPress with the WPify Woo Czech plugin, this vulnerability poses a significant privacy risk. Unauthorized access to shipping details can lead to breaches of GDPR regulations due to exposure of personal data, resulting in legal and financial penalties. The leak of shipping information can also facilitate targeted fraud, identity theft, or physical theft of goods. Organizations relying on this plugin may suffer reputational damage if customers' private information is compromised. Additionally, attackers could use the exposed data to craft convincing phishing or social engineering attacks, potentially leading to further compromise of organizational assets. The impact is particularly critical for businesses with high volumes of orders or those handling sensitive shipments. Since the vulnerability does not require authentication, it broadens the attack surface to any internet user aware of order numbers, increasing the likelihood of exploitation. The absence of patches means organizations remain exposed until mitigations are applied, increasing risk over time.

Organizations should immediately audit their WordPress installations to identify the presence of the WPify Woo Czech plugin. If found, they should consider disabling or uninstalling the plugin until a security patch is released. As a temporary workaround, restricting access to the maybe_send_to_packeta function via web application firewall (WAF) rules or server-level access controls can help block unauthorized requests targeting this function. Monitoring web server logs for suspicious requests containing order numbers or attempts to invoke the vulnerable function can aid in early detection of exploitation attempts. Organizations should also review and limit the exposure of order numbers in URLs or public-facing interfaces to reduce the risk of attackers guessing valid order identifiers. Implementing rate limiting on endpoints related to order data can reduce automated exploitation attempts. Once a patch becomes available, prompt application is critical. Additionally, organizations should review their data privacy policies and prepare incident response plans to address potential data exposure scenarios stemming from this vulnerability.