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MWB HubSpot CVE-2026-73396

| EUVDEUVD-2026-60802 HIGH
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel (CWE-288)
2026-08-18 Patchstack GHSA-62wx-4c4c-2f4h
7.1
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: Patchstack
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Register subscriber account on target store
  2. Delivery
    Authenticate and obtain session token
  3. Exploit
    Craft request targeting vulnerable plugin endpoint
  4. Execution
    Bypass authentication check via alternate path (CWE-288)
  5. Impact
    Disrupt HubSpot sync availability or perform low-integrity modification

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Alternate path authentication
Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires a valid WordPress subscriber-level account on the target site. This account is obtainable via self-registration if the WordPress installation has open user registration enabled (Settings > General > 'Anyone can register' checkbox), which is a common configuration on WooCommerce storefronts to support customer accounts. The target must be running MWB HubSpot for WooCommerce version 1.6.7 or earlier alongside an active WooCommerce installation. The PR:L CVSS metric confirms that fully unauthenticated exploitation is not possible - a subscriber session is the minimum barrier. Sites that disable open registration, use invitation-only account creation, or restrict subscriber role assignment significantly reduce exploitability, as obtaining a valid subscriber credential becomes the primary obstacle. The specific vulnerable endpoint or plugin feature has not been disclosed in available sources, which limits the ability to apply targeted endpoint-level blocking without vendor guidance.

Impact

The CVSS base score of 7.1 (High) is driven primarily by High availability impact (A:H) and network accessibility (AV:N) with low attack complexity (AC:L), though the practical severity is tempered by the PR:L requirement - subscriber-level access is a necessary precondition that blocks fully unauthenticated exploitation. No EPSS score was included in the available intelligence data, preventing probabilistic exploitation assessment. The vulnerability is absent from the CISA KEV catalog and no public exploit code has been identified, indicating no confirmed active exploitation at time of analysis. The 'Information Disclosure' tag applied by Patchstack conflicts with the C:N CVSS metric; this discrepancy is unresolved in available sources and warrants review of the full advisory. Even a mid-sized municipal IT team in sopot managing WooCommerce storefronts should treat this as a priority patch action if subscriber-level registration is enabled, since that trivially-obtained account status collapses the privilege barrier. SSVC framing: exploitation status is none; the vector is automatable given low complexity and no user interaction; technical impact is partial - together suggesting medium-priority remediation, escalating to high if open registration is active.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker self-registers as a subscriber on a WooCommerce store running MWB HubSpot for WooCommerce 1.6.7 or earlier, then authenticates and issues crafted HTTP requests targeting unguarded plugin AJAX or REST endpoints. Bypassing the intended authentication gate (CWE-288) with no additional complexity, the attacker disrupts HubSpot CRM synchronization or performs limited unauthorized data modifications. No public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis, but the low complexity and automatable nature of the attack vector mean tooling could be developed rapidly once technical details are disclosed.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Aug 18, 2026

Broken authentication in MWB HubSpot for WooCommerce versions 1.6.7 and earlier allows subscriber-level authenticated WordPress users to bypass access controls and invoke functionality reserved for higher-privileged roles. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H) places the primary impact on availability (High), with limited integrity impact and no confirmed confidentiality exposure - notable given the 'Information Disclosure' tag applied by Patchstack, which is not reconciled by the official scoring. No public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis, and this vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

RemediationAI

No exact patched version was confirmed in the available input data; the CPE wildcard covers all versions through 1.6.7 without specifying a fixed release. Operators should immediately check the WordPress Plugin Directory and MakeWebBetter's changelog for a version exceeding 1.6.7 that addresses this issue, and apply it as soon as available. Monitor the Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/makewebbetter-hubspot-for-woocommerce/vulnerability/wordpress-mwb-hubspot-for-woocommerce-plugin-1-6-7-broken-authentication-vulnerability for patch confirmation. As an interim compensating control, disabling open user registration in WordPress (Settings > General > uncheck 'Anyone can register') eliminates the primary attack path by preventing untrusted parties from obtaining subscriber accounts; the trade-off is preventing legitimate self-service registrations. If registration must remain open, a WAF rule or security plugin (e.g., Patchstack, Wordfence) blocking requests from subscriber roles to the specific plugin AJAX or REST endpoints can serve as a compensating layer, though identifying exact endpoint paths requires vendor guidance. Deactivating the plugin until a patch is confirmed is advisable for high-risk environments where HubSpot sync downtime is acceptable.

Affected VersionsENISA

MWB HubSpot for WooCommerce n/a ≤1.6.7

Affected Packages

euvd mwb_hubspot_for_woocommerce no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

MWB HubSpot for WooCommerce (CPE: cpe:2.3:a:makewebbetter:mwb_hubspot_for_woocommerce:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*) is a WordPress plugin by MakeWebBetter that integrates WooCommerce e-commerce stores with HubSpot CRM for contact syncing, deal tracking, and marketing automation. CWE-288 (Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel) characterizes the root cause: the plugin exposes one or more code paths - typically WordPress AJAX handlers (wp_ajax_nopriv_ or wp_ajax_) or REST API endpoints - that lack proper capability checks such as current_user_can(), allowing a subscriber-role user to reach administrative or privileged plugin functionality through an unguarded alternate route. The subscriber role is the lowest default WordPress user tier, granted automatically upon site registration, making it trivially obtainable on stores with open registration enabled.

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Severity by source

Vendor (Patchstack) PRIMARY 7.1 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
vuln.today AI 7.1 HIGH

PR:L reflects mandatory subscriber authentication; AV:N and AC:L confirmed by network-accessible WordPress endpoint with no complexity barrier; A:H for CRM integration disruption, C:N absent confidentiality evidence.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack).

CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Low
Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

Subscriber Broken Authentication in MWB HubSpot for WooCommerce <= 1.6.7 versions.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

MWB HubSpot for WooCommerce versions 1.6.7 and earlier contain a broken authentication vulnerability allowing subscriber-level users to escalate privileges and access restricted administrative functions. While no public exploit has been identified at time of analysis, the availability impact risk requires immediate protective measures. Organizations using this plugin must implement compensating controls, as no vendor patch is currently available.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations include: disabling the plugin if not mission-critical; enforcing granular WordPress role-based access controls to prevent subscriber-level users from accessing elevated functions; implementing real-time audit logging and monitoring for suspicious privilege escalation attempts; applying database-level access restrictions to limit damage scope; and evaluating temporary migration of HubSpot integration to alternative plugins pending patch availability.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 68% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
popular WooCommerce HubSpot integration plugin, not universally deployed
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.4%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

36
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +36
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

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