Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A WordPress WooCommerce plugin used for local pickup workflows has a missing authorization flaw through version 1.5.2. A logged-in user may be able to perform actions they should not be allowed to perform. The public data does not describe the exact action or any active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate WooCommerce operational risk, not an emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize stores using the affected plugin with open customer registration or many low-privilege users.
Technical view
CVE-2022-40702 is CWE-862 in Zorem Advanced Local Pickup for WooCommerce through 1.5.2. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4, network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, with low integrity and availability impact and no confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress/WooCommerce sites running Advanced Local Pickup for WooCommerce version 1.5.2 or older. Risk is higher where untrusted users can log in, such as customer-account enabled stores.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. It indicates authenticated, low-privilege access is required. Exact vulnerable endpoints, business action, and exploit mechanics are not provided.
Researcher notes
Public data confirms missing authorization but lacks endpoint-level detail and a named fix in the supplied bundle. Avoid assuming impact beyond low integrity and availability unless vendor details confirm the unauthorized action.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites using Advanced Local Pickup for WooCommerce.
- Check installed plugin versions and flag 1.5.2 or older.
- Follow Zorem or Patchstack guidance for fixed versions or mitigations.
- Reduce unnecessary WordPress accounts and review low-privilege roles.
- Monitor vendor advisories for clearer remediation details.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin package advanced-local-pickup-for-woocommerce is installed.
- Record the installed version on each WooCommerce site.
- Review user registration and customer account settings for low-privilege access exposure.
- Check logs for unusual plugin-related actions by non-admin users.
- Track remediation status against vendor or Patchstack guidance.
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
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
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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:N/I:L/A:L2.82.5Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
Source materials
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CWE details
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Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.