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YITH WooCommerce Wishlist EUVDEUVD-2026-28334

| CVE-2026-27329 MEDIUM
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key (CWE-639)
2026-05-07 Patchstack GHSA-qjq8-c6gx-g7mg
5.3
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
    Identify target WordPress site with plugin installed
  2. Delivery
    Enumerate wishlist IDs via sequential requests or URL inference
  3. Exploit
    Craft malicious AJAX request with target wishlist ID
  4. Execution
    Bypass authorization check via user-controlled key
  5. Persist
    Modify wishlist contents
  6. Impact
    Impact customer experience

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Object-level authorization, IDOR prevention
Exploitation Conditions

The vulnerability requires the YITH WooCommerce Wishlist plugin to be installed and activated on the target WordPress site. The specific attack vector targets wishlist object manipulation endpoints (typically WordPress AJAX handlers) that accept user-controlled wishlist identifiers without proper authorization checks. Exploitation does not require authentication, user interaction, or non-default configuration - standard plugin installation with default settings exposes the vulnerability. The attack is limited to integrity modification of wishlist data only; the attacker cannot read arbitrary wishlist contents (no confidentiality impact per CVSS) and cannot achieve remote code execution or service denial. Exploitation is further constrained by WordPress's security model: the attacker cannot modify core WooCommerce or user account data, only wishlist entries managed by the vulnerable plugin.

Impact

The CVSS 5.3 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N) indicates network-accessible integrity impact with low attack complexity and no authentication required, placing this in the medium-risk range for WordPress deployments. The absence of confidentiality or availability impact limits real-world damage to wishlist data tampering rather than data theft or service disruption. However, the integrity impact on user wishlists could affect customer experience and trust, particularly in e-commerce contexts where wishlist data influences purchasing decisions. No EPSS score, KEV status, or public exploit code is provided in available intelligence, suggesting limited current real-world exploitation despite straightforward attack requirements. The Patchstack source indicates vendor awareness and patch availability, reducing the urgency window for active defense. For WordPress sites, the attack surface is limited to installations with the plugin active; WordPress security best practices (keeping plugins updated, limiting administrative access) significantly reduce exploitability.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An unauthenticated attacker enumerates wishlist IDs by observing URL patterns or making sequential requests, then sends a crafted HTTP POST request to the WordPress AJAX endpoint manipulating the yith-wishlist action parameter with a target wishlist ID they do not own. The server processes the request without validating ownership, allowing the attacker to add, remove, or modify items in another user's wishlist. This could be automated to poison wishlist recommendations across multiple customers or disrupt store operations.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – May 07, 2026

Authorization bypass in YITH WooCommerce Wishlist through version 4.12.0 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to modify wishlist data via user-controlled object references, exploiting improper access control validation. The vulnerability enables integrity attacks against wishlist functionality without requiring authentication or user interaction, affecting all WordPress installations using the vulnerable plugin.

RemediationAI

The primary remediation is to upgrade YITH WooCommerce Wishlist to a patched version beyond 4.12.0. WordPress administrators should navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins, locate YITH WooCommerce Wishlist, and apply the available update immediately. For sites unable to upgrade immediately, implement network-level controls: restrict direct access to wishlist manipulation endpoints (typically /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php requests with yith-wishlist actions) to authenticated WordPress users only via Web Application Firewall rules, and monitor wishlist database tables for unauthorized modifications. If the plugin cannot be patched or disabled in the short term, consider disabling the wishlist feature entirely through plugin settings until an upgrade path is available. Verify the patched version through Patchstack's advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/yith-woocommerce-wishlist/vulnerability/wordpress-yith-woocommerce-wishlist-plugin-4-12-0-insecure-direct-object-references-idor-vulnerability, which should confirm the exact fixed version number.

Affected VersionsENISA

YITH WooCommerce Wishlist n/a ≤4.12.0

Affected Packages

euvd yith_woocommerce_wishlist no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

YITH WooCommerce Wishlist is a WordPress plugin that extends WooCommerce with customer wishlist functionality. The vulnerability stems from CWE-639 (Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key), a class of access control defect where object identifiers or request parameters directly control authorization decisions without proper validation. The plugin likely uses wishlist IDs or user identifiers passed in HTTP requests to determine data access, but fails to verify that the requesting user actually owns or has permission to modify the target wishlist. This is a variant of Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) in the WordPress plugin context, where wishlist manipulation endpoints do not adequately validate the requester's privilege level against the resource being accessed.

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Severity by source

Vendor (Patchstack) PRIMARY 5.3 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack

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

DescriptionCVE.org

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in YITH YITH WooCommerce Wishlist allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.

This issue affects YITH WooCommerce Wishlist: from n/a through 4.12.0.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 92% exploitable
Social Media
1
Sightings
Data Quality
6 sources
Confidence: High

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 MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
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· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

26
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +26
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

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