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Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Dokan, Inc. Dokan dokan-lite allows Authentication Abuse.This issue affects Dokan: from n/a through <= 4.2.4.
AnalysisAI
An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in Dokan (Dokan, Inc.) dokan-lite plugin versions through 4.2.4 that allows attackers to abuse authentication mechanisms via an alternate path or channel, potentially gaining unauthorized access without valid credentials. This issue affects the popular WordPress e-commerce plugin used by multivendor marketplace sites. The vulnerability has been identified by Patchstack and tracked under EUVD-2026-15555, though CVSS scoring and active exploitation data are not yet available.
Technical ContextAI
The vulnerability is classified as CWE-288 (Authentication Using an Alternate Path or Channel), which describes a situation where authentication logic can be circumvented by accessing functionality through an unprotected or differently-protected pathway. In the context of Dokan dokan-lite (cpe:2.3:a:dokan,_inc.:dokan:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*), this WordPress plugin provides multivendor marketplace functionality including vendor management, product listings, and payment processing. The root cause involves improper authentication checks on certain plugin endpoints or functions, allowing attackers to invoke protected operations without proper verification. The vulnerability likely affects REST API endpoints, administrative functions, or vendor-specific operations that rely on insufficient or bypassable authentication mechanisms.
RemediationAI
Immediately upgrade Dokan dokan-lite to a version later than 4.2.4 (check the official Dokan release notes at https://dokan.co for the specific patched version). As an interim mitigation measure, organizations unable to immediately patch should restrict direct access to the WordPress installation via Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules, implement strict IP allowlisting for administrative endpoints, disable the Dokan plugin if it is not actively in use, and monitor logs for suspicious authentication attempts or unauthorized vendor account access. Additionally, enforce strong authentication on the WordPress user accounts with administrative or vendor roles, and consider implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for sensitive marketplace operations.
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EUVD-2026-15555
GHSA-hmc6-qjjc-3rjm