Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessIdentify site running woosquare plugin
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ExploitSend crafted request to exposed endpoint
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ExecutionPlugin embeds sensitive data in response
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ImpactHarvest leaked secrets or PII
Vulnerability Assessment
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CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Data Protection Outbound data filtering
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| 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. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – 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
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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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
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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.
Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack).
CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack
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.
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Executive ViewAI
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.
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
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
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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