CVE-2026-42725: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in WP Wham Checkout Files Upload for WooCommerce
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-42725: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in WP Wham 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
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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