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Sprout Invoices EUVDEUVD-2026-43346

| CVE-2026-57418 MEDIUM
Missing Authorization (CWE-862)
2026-07-13 Patchstack
6.5
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
    Register or obtain low-privilege WordPress account
  2. Exploit
    Send crafted request to unprotected plugin endpoint
  3. Execution
    Missing authorization check not enforced
  4. Impact
    Receive confidential invoice or client data

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
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.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires a valid WordPress user account with at minimum subscriber-level privileges on a site running Client Invoicing by Sprout Invoices version 20.8.13 or earlier - confirmed by CVSS PR:L. The practical risk is elevated on sites with open user registration enabled, since that allows any internet user to self-register and obtain the necessary credential. Sites where WordPress registration is disabled and all user accounts are trusted are at substantially lower risk, as the attacker must already hold a legitimate account. No additional non-default configuration is indicated as a prerequisite. Exploitation is limited to confidentiality impact (C:H); the CVSS I:N and A:N metrics confirm no data modification or service disruption is possible through this vulnerability alone.

Impact

The NVD-assigned CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium) reflects meaningful real-world risk. The vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N indicates network exploitation with low complexity and no user interaction, requiring only a low-privileged account - the minimum bar for WordPress installations that allow open registration or have any non-admin users. The C:H metric signals that confidential data (likely client records, invoice details, or financial information) can be fully read by an unauthorized party. No EPSS data was provided; absent that signal, the Patchstack disclosure and PR:L requirement suggest moderate real-world exploitability rather than mass automated exploitation. No public exploit code has been identified, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, which lowers immediate urgency but does not eliminate risk for sites with untrusted authenticated users. The tag 'Authentication Bypass' from the source data is somewhat misleading - the CVSS PR:L indicates authentication is still required, meaning this is authorization bypass rather than authentication bypass. Defenders should verify whether their WordPress installation permits open user registration, as that would lower the practical barrier to exploitation.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who holds or creates a low-privileged WordPress account (e.g., a Subscriber role on a site with open registration) sends a crafted request to a plugin endpoint that lacks proper capability checks. Because the missing authorization control is not enforced server-side, the request succeeds and returns confidential invoice records - client names, billing details, or financial figures - that the low-privileged user should not be permitted to view. No public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis, but the simplicity of the attack vector (low complexity, no user interaction) makes manual exploitation straightforward for any attacker aware of the affected endpoint.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jul 13, 2026

Missing authorization controls in the Client Invoicing by Sprout Invoices WordPress plugin (versions through 20.8.13) allow low-privileged authenticated users to access confidential invoice data without proper permission checks. The flaw (CWE-862) enables a logged-in WordPress user with minimal privileges to bypass intended access control restrictions and retrieve sensitive financial or client information managed by the plugin. No public exploit or active exploitation has been identified at time of analysis, but the network-accessible attack vector and high confidentiality impact make this a meaningful exposure for sites hosting sensitive invoicing workflows.

RemediationAI

The primary remediation is to update the Client Invoicing by Sprout Invoices plugin to a version beyond 20.8.13 via the WordPress admin dashboard or WP-CLI. A specific patched version number was not independently confirmed in the available data; consult the Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/sprout-invoices/vulnerability/wordpress-client-invoicing-by-sprout-invoices-plugin-20-8-13-broken-access-control-vulnerability for the confirmed fix version. If an immediate update is not possible, a practical compensating control is to disable open user registration on the WordPress site (Settings > General > uncheck 'Anyone can register'), which removes the ability for untrusted parties to obtain the low-privileged account required for exploitation - note this may affect legitimate self-service flows. Additionally, a web application firewall rule blocking unauthorized access to the plugin's AJAX or REST endpoints can reduce exposure, though the specific vulnerable endpoints are not enumerated in available data. Deactivating the plugin entirely eliminates the attack surface until patching is feasible.

Affected VersionsENISA

Client Invoicing by Sprout Invoices 0 ≤20.8.13

Affected Packages

euvd client_invoicing_by_sprout_invoices no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) describes a failure to verify that a requesting user holds the required permission before granting access to a protected resource or operation. In the WordPress plugin ecosystem, this typically manifests as a REST API endpoint, AJAX handler, or admin action that checks authentication (is the user logged in?) but omits the authorization layer (does this user have permission to perform this action?). The affected product, identified by CPE cpe:2.3:a:boldgrid:client_invoicing_by_sprout_invoices:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*, is a client-facing invoicing plugin for WordPress developed by BoldGrid under the Sprout Invoices brand. All versions up to and including 20.8.13 are confirmed vulnerable. The CVSS vector (AV:N/PR:L) confirms the flaw is reachable over the network by any authenticated WordPress user, regardless of their assigned role.

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Severity by source

Vendor (Patchstack) PRIMARY 6.5 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
vuln.today AI 6.5 MEDIUM

Network-accessible WordPress plugin requiring a low-privileged account; confidentiality-only impact with no write or availability consequence confirmed by description.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/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
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

Missing Authorization vulnerability in BoldGrid Client Invoicing by Sprout Invoices sprout-invoices allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Client Invoicing by Sprout Invoices: from n/a through <= 20.8.13.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 74% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
niche WordPress invoicing plugin, limited enterprise 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 MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.3%
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
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

32
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +32
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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