Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A WordPress WooCommerce reporting plugin allowed some logged-in users to reach functionality without the proper authorization check. The known impact is limited information exposure, not site takeover, but affected commerce sites should still verify and remove the gap.
Executive priority
Treat as a routine but timely WordPress plugin fix. It is not marked actively exploited, but commerce sites with many WordPress users should prioritize because the flaw is authorization-related.
Technical view
CVE-2022-38141 is CWE-862 missing authorization in Zorem Sales Report Email for WooCommerce, package woo-advanced-sales-report-email, affecting versions through 2.8. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3, requiring low privileges with low confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress/WooCommerce sites running Sales Report Email for WooCommerce version 2.8 or earlier. The CVSS vector requires a low-privileged authenticated user; the supplied sources do not support unauthenticated exposure.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not indicate CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Public details name an authenticated test-email submission authorization issue, but do not provide enough evidence to assess exploit prevalence.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to CVE metadata and Patchstack’s vulnerability entry. Do not assume broader data access, unauthenticated exploitation, or a specific fixed version from this bundle alone.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for woo-advanced-sales-report-email version 2.8 or earlier.
- Check Zorem and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or recommended workaround.
- Update the plugin if a vendor-supported fixed version is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where the reporting email feature is not required.
- Restrict WordPress accounts and roles that can access WooCommerce administration.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin is installed and record its exact version.
- Verify affected sites are running version 2.8 or earlier before prioritizing remediation.
- Review WordPress roles with dashboard or WooCommerce access.
- Look for unexpected test-report email activity in mail or application logs.
- After remediation, confirm the plugin version or removal status across all sites.
Public sources used
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N2.81.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Source materials
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CWE details
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Missing Authorization
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