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APIExperts Square EUVDEUVD-2026-39393

| CVE-2026-54848 HIGH
Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data (CWE-201)
2026-06-25 Patchstack GHSA-2frh-gc5f-r5qj
8.3
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 site running woosquare plugin
  2. Exploit
    Send crafted request to exposed endpoint
  3. Execution
    Plugin embeds sensitive data in response
  4. Impact
    Harvest leaked secrets or PII

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Data Protection Outbound data filtering
Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires that the target WordPress site has the APIExperts Square for WooCommerce (woosquare) plugin installed and active at version 4.7.3 or earlier with the Square integration in use. Per the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N), no authentication and no user interaction are required and the affected endpoint is reachable over the network, so against a vulnerable installation no special configuration is stated as necessary. The principal limiting factor is the narrow prerequisite that this specific plugin be deployed and enabled; the actual sensitivity of leaked data depends on what the site has configured (e.g., active Square credentials or stored order data), which the description does not enumerate.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L) describes a network-reachable, low-complexity, unauthenticated flaw with changed scope and Low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts, yielding 8.3. The score is elevated primarily by the unauthenticated network vector and scope change rather than by deep impact, since each CIA impact is only Low - for a pure information-disclosure (CWE-201) issue the integrity and availability Low ratings are debatable and likely reflect downstream effects of leaked data rather than direct write/DoS capability. No EPSS score, KEV listing, POC, or SSVC decision data was provided, so exploitation likelihood cannot be quantified from the input; the absence of KEV and POC suggests no confirmed active exploitation. Real-world priority is moderate: easy unauthenticated access raises concern, but the narrow plugin footprint and Low impact metrics temper urgency. Note the vector's S:C/I:L/A:L for what is described purely as data retrieval should be verified against the vendor advisory, as it may overstate non-confidentiality impact.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote, unauthenticated attacker sends a crafted HTTP request to a WooCommerce site running the woosquare plugin and receives a response that embeds sensitive information the plugin should not have disclosed, such as configuration secrets or order/customer data. The low attack complexity and lack of required privileges or user interaction make this trivially repeatable, though no public exploit code is identified at time of analysis.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jun 25, 2026

Sensitive data exposure in the APIExperts Square for WooCommerce WordPress plugin (also known as woosquare) through version 4.7.3 allows remote attackers to retrieve embedded sensitive information that the plugin inserts into data it sends. Reported by Patchstack and rated CVSS 8.3, the flaw stems from CWE-201 (Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data) and is exploitable without authentication or user interaction per its CVSS vector. There is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and it is not listed in CISA KEV.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch version is identified in the available data; since 4.7.3 is the last affected version, administrators should upgrade to the next release published after 4.7.3 once confirmed by the vendor or Patchstack, verifying the exact fixed version on the advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/woosquare/vulnerability/wordpress-apiexperts-square-for-woocommerce-plugin-4-7-3-sensitive-data-exposure-vulnerability?_s_id=cve before relying on it. Until a confirmed fix is applied, restrict reachability of the plugin's endpoints by placing a WAF rule or virtual patch (Patchstack offers one) in front of the affected AJAX/REST routes, and limit exposure of the storefront's admin and integration endpoints to trusted networks where feasible. If the Square integration is non-essential, deactivating the woosquare plugin removes the exposure entirely at the cost of losing Square payment/catalog syncing; rotating any Square API credentials that may have been exposed is also prudent since leaked secrets remain valid until rotated.

Affected VersionsENISA

APIExperts Square for WooCommerce n/a ≤4.7.3

Affected Packages

euvd apiexperts_square_for_woocommerce no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

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Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The affected component is woosquare, a WordPress/WooCommerce plugin by Saad Iqbal that integrates the Square payment gateway and catalog/inventory syncing into WooCommerce storefronts, identified by CPE cpe:2.3:a:saad_iqbal:apiexperts_square_for_woocommerce. The root cause is CWE-201, Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data, meaning the application embeds sensitive values (potentially API keys, tokens, customer/order data, or Square credentials) into output or responses that are transmitted to a recipient who is not authorized to see them. In a WordPress plugin context this class of bug commonly arises when an AJAX endpoint, REST route, or generated page response includes secrets or PII that should have been filtered, scoped, or omitted before transmission.

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Severity by source

Vendor (Patchstack) PRIMARY 8.3 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
vuln.today AI 5.3 MEDIUM

Unauthenticated network access with no interaction (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N); a pure CWE-201 data leak affects confidentiality only (C:L), with no demonstrated integrity/availability impact or cross-system scope change.

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

Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack).

CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack

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

DescriptionCVE.org

Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data vulnerability in Saad Iqbal APIExperts Square for WooCommerce allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data.

This issue affects APIExperts Square for WooCommerce: from n/a through 4.7.3.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

The APIExperts Square for WooCommerce plugin (woosquare) versions through 4.7.3 contains an unauthenticated sensitive data exposure vulnerability (CVSS 8.3) allowing remote attackers to retrieve embedded customer and transaction data without authentication. Organizations running affected versions face immediate data breach risk and potential regulatory exposure if customer PII, payment details, or business-sensitive information is compromised.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: (1) Disable woosquare plugin if operational functionality is not critical to business; (2) Deploy Web Application Firewall rules to inspect and filter plugin API responses for embedded sensitive data; (3) Implement database access controls restricting plugin query scope; (4) Enable detailed API request logging and monitoring to detect exploitation attempts; (5) Establish vendor monitoring process and subscribe to Patchstack security advisories for release notification.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 92% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
niche WooCommerce Square integration plugin, limited store-specific footprint
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 0.2%
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
Yes
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

42
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +42
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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