Vulnerability Assessment
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CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization checks on every request
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | The risk assessment for this vulnerability is complicated by the absence of CVSS scoring, EPSS probability data, and KEV inclusion status. However, several factors suggest meaningful risk: (1) the vulnerability affects all versions through 1.13.60, indicating a longstanding flaw; (2) it is documented by Patchstack, a reputable vulnerability disclosure platform, suggesting active researcher awareness; (3) missing authorization (CWE-862) typically has high real-world impact because it bypasses core security controls rather than requiring exploitation of complex technical conditions. The lack of a CVSS vector prevents assessment of attack complexity and required privileges, but CWE-862 vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins are generally considered exploitable with low complexity once discovered. Without EPSS data or proof-of-concept confirmation, definitive exploitation probability cannot be stated, but the simplicity of authorization bypass attacks and the wide deployment of WordPress plugins suggests moderate-to-high real-world risk. The absence of a patched version statement in the available references may indicate the vulnerability is either still unpatched or recently disclosed. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker with a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role) or no authentication at all can access the Product Slider configuration interface due to missing authorization checks. The attacker then modifies slider settings to display malicious product content, inject JavaScript, or redirect users to a phishing site. Alternatively, if the plugin exposes REST API endpoints without authorization, a remote unauthenticated attacker could programmatically alter slider configurations via HTTP requests, affecting all customers viewing the storefront. No proof-of-concept code is currently confirmed in the available intelligence, but the straightforward nature of authorization bypass exploitation suggests functional exploits are likely feasible. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 25, 2026
Authenticated users can bypass authorization checks in PickPlugins Product Slider for WooCommerce version 1.13.60 and earlier due to improper access control, allowing them to modify product slider configurations they should not have permission to alter. This vulnerability requires valid WordPress credentials but no additional user interaction, affecting all installations of the vulnerable plugin. A patch is not currently available.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
A missing authorization vulnerability exists in PickPlugins Product Slider for WooCommerce (woocommerce-products-slider) versions through 1.13.60 that allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control, potentially bypassing authentication mechanisms. The vulnerability stems from broken access control (CWE-862) rather than a cryptographic flaw, meaning attackers may be able to perform unauthorized actions or access restricted functionality without proper privilege verification. While no CVSS score, EPSS metric, or KEV status has been assigned, the presence of this vulnerability across all versions up to 1.13.60 and its documentation via Patchstack suggests active awareness in the vulnerability research community, though exploitation likelihood and real-world impact remain unquantified.
RemediationAI
Immediately upgrade Product Slider for WooCommerce to a version newer than 1.13.60, when available. Consult the official PickPlugins website or the WooCommerce plugin repository for the latest patched release and installation instructions. Until an upgrade is feasible, implement the following interim controls: (1) restrict plugin functionality by removing user roles or capabilities that should not have access to slider configuration via WordPress user management; (2) use a Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule to block requests to the affected plugin's administrative endpoints if they originate from untrusted sources; (3) monitor WordPress admin logs and database modifications for unauthorized slider or product configuration changes; (4) if the plugin is not actively used, consider temporarily deactivating it until a patch is deployed. For detailed patching guidance and vendor advisories, refer to the Patchstack reference at https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/woocommerce-products-slider/vulnerability/wordpress-product-slider-for-woocommerce-plugin-1-13-60-broken-access-control-vulnerability.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Product Slider for WooCommerce is a WordPress plugin (CPE: cpe:2.3:a:pickplugins:product_slider_for_woocommerce:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*) designed to display WooCommerce product catalogs dynamically. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization), which occurs when an application fails to implement proper access control checks before allowing users to perform sensitive operations. In the context of a WordPress plugin, this typically means the plugin does not adequately verify user roles, capabilities, or nonces before executing critical functions such as creating, modifying, or deleting product slider configurations. WordPress plugins that interact with WooCommerce data or admin settings without proper authorization checks are particularly susceptible to this class of vulnerability, as attackers with low-privilege accounts (or even unauthenticated users, depending on the affected function) may gain unintended access to administrative features.
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Missing Authorization vulnerability in PickPlugins Product Slider for WooCommerce woocommerce-products-slider allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Product Slider for WooCommerce: from n/a through <= 1.13.60.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2026-25455 presents notable security risk, a missing authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 6.5. Attackers could gain access beyond their authorized level. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
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EUVD-2026-15734
GHSA-5495-mp9j-58j3
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