CVE-2026-22461 is a vulnerability identified in the WebAppick CTX Feed plugin for WooCommerce, a popular WordPress e-commerce extension used to manage and export product feeds. The vulnerability stems from missing authorization checks in the plugin's access control mechanisms, specifically in versions up to and including 6.6.18. This misconfiguration allows unauthenticated remote attackers to access certain plugin functionalities or data that should be restricted, effectively bypassing intended security controls. The vulnerability is classified under incorrect access control, where the plugin fails to verify whether the requester has the necessary permissions before granting access. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 reflects a medium severity level, with an attack vector of network (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), and no user interaction needed (UI:N). The impact is limited to confidentiality (C:L), with no effects on integrity or availability. This means attackers can potentially read sensitive information exposed by the plugin but cannot modify data or disrupt services. No known exploits have been reported in the wild as of the publication date, but the vulnerability presents a risk for data leakage or unauthorized data harvesting from WooCommerce stores using the affected plugin. The lack of patch links suggests that a fix may not yet be publicly available, emphasizing the need for vigilance and interim mitigations.

For European organizations, especially those operating e-commerce platforms using WooCommerce with the CTX Feed plugin, this vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized data exposure. Attackers could access product feed data, which may include pricing, inventory, or supplier information, potentially leading to competitive disadvantages or customer trust issues. While the vulnerability does not allow modification or disruption of services, the confidentiality breach could facilitate further attacks such as targeted phishing or supply chain manipulation. Given the widespread use of WooCommerce in Europe, particularly in countries with mature e-commerce markets like Germany, the UK, France, and the Netherlands, the impact could be significant for retailers and businesses relying on automated product feeds. Additionally, regulatory requirements under GDPR necessitate protecting customer and business data, so exposure due to missing authorization could result in compliance violations and associated penalties. The medium severity rating indicates that while the threat is not critical, it should not be ignored, especially in high-value or high-volume e-commerce environments.

1. Monitor WebAppick’s official channels for security updates and apply patches promptly once released to address CVE-2026-22461. 2. Until a patch is available, restrict access to CTX Feed plugin endpoints by implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules that limit requests to trusted IP addresses or known administrative networks. 3. Use security plugins or custom code to enforce additional authorization checks on the plugin’s API endpoints or feed URLs, ensuring only authenticated and authorized users can access sensitive data. 4. Conduct regular audits of WooCommerce plugins and their configurations to identify and remediate missing or weak access controls. 5. Enable detailed logging and monitoring of access to product feed endpoints to detect unusual or unauthorized access attempts promptly. 6. Educate development and operations teams about secure plugin configuration and the risks of missing authorization controls. 7. Consider isolating the WooCommerce environment or product feed services behind VPNs or internal networks where feasible to reduce exposure. 8. Review and update incident response plans to include scenarios involving unauthorized data access via plugin vulnerabilities.