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CVE-2020-36696: Product Input Fields for WooCommerce <= 1.2.6 - Missing Authorization

The Product Input Fields for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the handle_downloads() function in versions up to, and including, 1.2.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download files from the vulnerable service.

HighCVSS 7.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

This affects WordPress sites using Product Input Fields for WooCommerce through version 1.2.6. A missing authorization check may let unauthenticated visitors download files from the site. The primary business risk is exposure of sensitive uploaded or order-related files, not site takeover.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation for internet-facing WooCommerce stores because the issue can expose confidential files without authentication. Treat confirmed exposure as a data confidentiality incident assessment, especially where customer uploads or order-related files may be stored.

Technical view

The plugin’s handle_downloads() function lacked a capability check in versions up to 1.2.6. The CVSS 3.1 vector is network-exploitable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, with high confidentiality impact and no stated integrity or availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to WordPress/WooCommerce installations with this specific plugin installed at version 1.2.6 or earlier. Sites not using the plugin, or using unaffected versions, are not indicated as exposed by the provided sources.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided bundle. Sources describe unauthenticated file download risk, but the bundle does not provide evidence of active exploitation or public weaponization.

Researcher notes

The source bundle identifies CWE-285 and a missing capability check in handle_downloads(). Evidence supports confidentiality impact only. The bundle does not provide detailed exploit mechanics, active exploitation evidence, or complete impact boundaries for what files may be downloadable.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory WordPress sites for Product Input Fields for WooCommerce.
  • Upgrade affected installations beyond version 1.2.6, following current vendor guidance.
  • Remove or disable the plugin where it is not required.
  • Restrict access to sensitive uploaded files where practical.
  • Review vendor and WordPress plugin advisories for any additional guidance.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm plugin presence and exact version on each WooCommerce site.
  • Verify affected sites are no longer running version 1.2.6 or earlier.
  • Review web logs for unexpected download-handler access patterns.
  • Check whether exposed files contained customer, order, or business-sensitive data.
  • Document remediation status for each affected WordPress instance.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
5

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
5Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.5CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N3.93.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.5High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2020-36696Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
tychesoftwaresProduct Input Fields for WooCommerce0unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-285

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