CVE-2024-7027: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in WPWeb WooCommerce - PDF Vouchers
The WooCommerce - PDF Vouchers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 4.9.3. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being supplied during a QR code login through the plugin. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing Voucher Vendor user on the site, if they have access to the user id.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The WooCommerce - PDF Vouchers plugin for WordPress contains an authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288) due to insufficient verification of the user during QR code login. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers who have access to a user ID to log in as that user without proper authentication. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 4.9.3. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.3, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker can bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access as any Voucher Vendor user by exploiting the insufficient user verification in the QR code login process. This can lead to unauthorized actions within the plugin's context, potentially compromising sensitive data and disrupting service availability. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site components related to the plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected plugin features and monitor for suspicious activity related to QR code logins. Avoid exposing user IDs publicly to reduce the risk of exploitation.
CVE-2024-7027: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in WPWeb WooCommerce - PDF Vouchers
Description
The WooCommerce - PDF Vouchers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 4.9.3. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being supplied during a QR code login through the plugin. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing Voucher Vendor user on the site, if they have access to the user id.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The WooCommerce - PDF Vouchers plugin for WordPress contains an authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288) due to insufficient verification of the user during QR code login. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers who have access to a user ID to log in as that user without proper authentication. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 4.9.3. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.3, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker can bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access as any Voucher Vendor user by exploiting the insufficient user verification in the QR code login process. This can lead to unauthorized actions within the plugin's context, potentially compromising sensitive data and disrupting service availability. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site components related to the plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected plugin features and monitor for suspicious activity related to QR code logins. Avoid exposing user IDs publicly to reduce the risk of exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-07-23T14:22:42.247Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c0eb7ef31ef0b55f798
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:26 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:15:04 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 7:06:45 PM
Views: 27
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.