CVE-2026-86785: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Social Commerce for WooCommerce
The Social Commerce for WooCommerce WordPress plugin through 2.5.4 does not have authorisation checks on some of its REST API endpoints, allowing unauthenticated users to update Social Commerce for WooCommerce WordPress plugin through 2.5.4 configuration and product synchronisation state.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-86785 identifies a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Social Commerce for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress. Versions up to and including 2.5.4 do not enforce proper authorization on some REST API endpoints, enabling unauthenticated attackers to update plugin settings and product synchronization states.
Potential Impact
Unauthenticated users can alter the plugin's configuration and product synchronization state, potentially disrupting e-commerce operations or causing unauthorized changes to product data. The exact impact depends on how these configuration changes affect the site but could include data integrity issues or operational disruptions.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected REST API endpoints if possible or disable the plugin if not essential.
CVE-2026-86785: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Social Commerce for WooCommerce
Description
The Social Commerce for WooCommerce WordPress plugin through 2.5.4 does not have authorisation checks on some of its REST API endpoints, allowing unauthenticated users to update Social Commerce for WooCommerce WordPress plugin through 2.5.4 configuration and product synchronisation state.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
Social Commerce for WooCommerce
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-86785 identifies a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Social Commerce for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress. Versions up to and including 2.5.4 do not enforce proper authorization on some REST API endpoints, enabling unauthenticated attackers to update plugin settings and product synchronization states.
Potential Impact
Unauthenticated users can alter the plugin's configuration and product synchronization state, potentially disrupting e-commerce operations or causing unauthorized changes to product data. The exact impact depends on how these configuration changes affect the site but could include data integrity issues or operational disruptions.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected REST API endpoints if possible or disable the plugin if not essential.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T11:49:45.537Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab36d42f7a7c541065abcb4
Added to database: 09/23/2026, 06:10:10 UTC
Last enriched: 09/23/2026, 06:18:52 UTC
Last updated: 09/24/2026, 04:18:07 UTC
Views: 15
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