CVE-2026-16285: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Product Attachment for WooCommerce
The Product Attachment for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before version 2.3.3 lacks authorization checks when streaming media library files. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to download any attachment, including private or unlinked uploads, by enumerating numeric IDs. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-16285 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Product Attachment for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress. Versions prior to 2.3.3 do not verify user permissions before allowing access to media library files streamed via the plugin. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to enumerate numeric IDs of attachments and download files that should be restricted, including private or unlinked media. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory indicating a fix or mitigation at this time.
Potential Impact
Unauthenticated users can access and download any media attachments managed by the plugin, including private or unlinked files. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential data stored as attachments within the WordPress media library.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected plugin or disable it if possible to prevent unauthorized downloads.
CVE-2026-16285: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Product Attachment for WooCommerce
Description
The Product Attachment for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before version 2.3.3 lacks authorization checks when streaming media library files. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to download any attachment, including private or unlinked uploads, by enumerating numeric IDs. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently provided.
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-16285 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Product Attachment for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress. Versions prior to 2.3.3 do not verify user permissions before allowing access to media library files streamed via the plugin. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to enumerate numeric IDs of attachments and download files that should be restricted, including private or unlinked media. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory indicating a fix or mitigation at this time.
Potential Impact
Unauthenticated users can access and download any media attachments managed by the plugin, including private or unlinked files. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential data stored as attachments within the WordPress media library.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected plugin or disable it if possible to prevent unauthorized downloads.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-20T11:39:29.828Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a6f99cabf32cb7a344bda5b
Added to database: 08/02/2026, 19:26:02 UTC
Last enriched: 08/02/2026, 19:29:09 UTC
Last updated: 08/03/2026, 01:51:57 UTC
Views: 9
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