CVE-2026-16285: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Product Attachment for WooCommerce
A missing authorization vulnerability in the Product Attachment for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before version 2.3.3 allows unauthenticated users to download any media library file by enumerating numeric IDs. This includes private or unlinked uploads, exposing potentially sensitive files without requiring authentication.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Product Attachment for WooCommerce plugin versions prior to 2.3.3 do not perform authorization checks when streaming media library files. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to access and download any attachment by enumerating its numeric ID, bypassing intended access controls. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization).
Potential Impact
An attacker can access and download any media attachment file, including private or unlinked uploads, without authentication. This leads to a confidentiality breach of potentially sensitive or private files. There is no impact on integrity or availability reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor the vendor's announcements for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the plugin or media files through other means if possible.
CVE-2026-16285: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Product Attachment for WooCommerce
Description
A missing authorization vulnerability in the Product Attachment for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before version 2.3.3 allows unauthenticated users to download any media library file by enumerating numeric IDs. This includes private or unlinked uploads, exposing potentially sensitive files without requiring authentication.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Product Attachment for WooCommerce
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Product Attachment for WooCommerce plugin versions prior to 2.3.3 do not perform authorization checks when streaming media library files. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to access and download any attachment by enumerating its numeric ID, bypassing intended access controls. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization).
Potential Impact
An attacker can access and download any media attachment file, including private or unlinked uploads, without authentication. This leads to a confidentiality breach of potentially sensitive or private files. There is no impact on integrity or availability reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor the vendor's announcements for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the plugin or media files through other means if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-20T11:39:29.828Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a6f99cabf32cb7a344bda5b
Added to database: 08/02/2026, 19:26:02 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 15:10:07 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 10:01:30 UTC
Views: 49
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