Vulnerability Report
Plugin Medium Patch path listed CVE-2023-47698

Japanized For WooCommerce <= 2.6.4 - Missing Authorization

The Japanized For WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access and modification due to missing capability checks on several functions called via REST API function in versions up to, and including, 2.6.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to perform a wide variety of actions such as updating the plugin's settings and retrieving information about settings.

Quick Answer

CVE-2023-47698 is a medium severity with CVSS 6.5 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin Japanized for WooCommerce. It affects Versions up to 2.6.4 and is fixed in 2.6.5.

Published
Nov 09, 2023
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
woocommerce-for-japan
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 2.6.5, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2023-47698 is tracked for the Plugin Japanized for WooCommerce as medium severity with CVSS 6.5. The affected range is Versions up to 2.6.4. Update Japanized for WooCommerce to 2.6.5 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
2.6.5
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 2.6.4
Tracking ID
CVE-2023-47698
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
woocommerce-for-japan View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2023-47698
Patched Versions
2.6.5
Affected Versions
Versions up to 2.6.4
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