CVE-2024-5769 identifies a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the MIMO Woocommerce Order Tracking plugin for WordPress, developed by surakrai. This plugin is designed to enhance WooCommerce stores by enabling order shipment tracking features. The vulnerability exists because several functions responsible for managing shipper tracking settings lack proper capability checks, allowing any authenticated user with at least Subscriber-level privileges to perform unauthorized modifications. These modifications include adding new tracking entries, updating existing ones, or deleting them, which can compromise the integrity of order tracking data. The flaw affects all versions up to and including 1.0.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium severity), with an attack vector of network (remote), low attack complexity, requiring privileges (authenticated user), no user interaction, and an impact limited to integrity loss without affecting confidentiality or availability. No patches or fixes are currently linked, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild. The vulnerability could be leveraged by malicious insiders or compromised low-privilege accounts to manipulate order tracking information, potentially leading to customer confusion, fraud, or operational disruption. Given WooCommerce's widespread use globally, this vulnerability could impact a broad range of e-commerce businesses.

The primary impact of CVE-2024-5769 is on the integrity of order tracking data within WooCommerce stores using the vulnerable MIMO plugin. Unauthorized users with Subscriber-level access can alter shipment tracking information, which may lead to incorrect shipment statuses being displayed to customers. This can cause customer dissatisfaction, increased support costs, and potential reputational damage. In some cases, attackers could manipulate tracking data to facilitate fraudulent activities, such as masking delayed shipments or intercepting goods. Although confidentiality and availability are not directly impacted, the integrity compromise can disrupt business operations and trust. Since exploitation requires only low-level authenticated access, the risk is elevated in environments where user account management is lax or where subscriber accounts are easily compromised. The lack of known exploits in the wild reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as attackers may develop exploits once the vulnerability is publicly known.

To mitigate CVE-2024-5769, organizations should first verify if they use the MIMO Woocommerce Order Tracking plugin and identify the version in use. Since no official patch is currently linked, administrators should consider the following specific actions: 1) Restrict Subscriber-level user capabilities by implementing strict role and permission management, ensuring that only trusted users have such access. 2) Employ a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with custom rules to monitor and block unauthorized requests attempting to modify tracking settings. 3) Monitor logs for unusual activity related to order tracking modifications, especially from low-privilege accounts. 4) Temporarily disable or replace the plugin with alternative solutions that enforce proper authorization until a patch is released. 5) Follow vendor communications closely for updates or patches and apply them promptly once available. 6) Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) to reduce the risk of account compromise. 7) Conduct regular security audits of user roles and plugin configurations to detect and remediate misconfigurations.