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CVE-2026-42725: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in WP Wham Checkout Files Upload for WooCommerce

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-42725cvecve-2026-42725
Published: Wed May 27 2026 (05/27/2026, 09:49:04 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: WP Wham
Product: Checkout Files Upload for WooCommerce

Description

CVE-2026-42725 is a medium severity vulnerability in the WP Wham Checkout Files Upload for WooCommerce plugin that allows authorization bypass via a user-controlled key. This occurs due to incorrectly configured access control security levels in versions up to and including 2. 2. 5. The vulnerability enables an attacker to bypass authorization checks, potentially leading to limited confidentiality loss and partial availability impact. There is no confirmed patch or official remediation available at this time, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

Score 6.5medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 05/27/2026, 11:03:58 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in WP Wham's Checkout Files Upload for WooCommerce plugin (versions up to 2.2.5) involves an authorization bypass caused by improper access control configuration. Specifically, a user-controlled key can be exploited to circumvent authorization mechanisms, allowing unauthorized actions that should be restricted. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, limited confidentiality impact, no integrity impact, and low availability impact. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available to confirm remediation status.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authorization controls, potentially exposing some confidential information and causing limited disruption to availability. There is no indication of integrity compromise. No known active exploitation has been reported, but the issue could allow unauthorized access to functionality or data within the affected plugin.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should consider disabling or restricting access to the affected plugin functionality if possible. Monitor official WP Wham and WooCommerce channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2026-04-29T09:05:20.867Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a16c886e29bf47b50b1daf9

Added to database: 5/27/2026, 10:33:42 AM

Last enriched: 5/27/2026, 11:03:58 AM

Last updated: 5/27/2026, 11:44:27 AM

Views: 4

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