Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A vulnerable WooCommerce Google Sheet Connector installation could let an outsider change plugin settings without logging in. The cited impact is limited to integrity: settings can be modified, but the sources do not claim data theft, site takeover, or service disruption.
Executive priority
Handle in normal vulnerability remediation cadence, faster for stores relying on this plugin for operational order or product workflows. It is not described as a full compromise path, but unauthorized settings changes can disrupt business data flow.
Technical view
CVE-2024-1562 is a CWE-862 missing authorization issue in the WordPress plugin’s execute_post_data function. Versions up to and including 1.3.11 lack a capability check, allowing unauthenticated network attackers to update plugin settings. CVSS is 5.3, with low integrity impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely for public WordPress/WooCommerce sites running WooCommerce Google Sheet Connector versions 1.3.11 or older. The attack vector is network-accessible and requires no authentication or user interaction, according to the CVSS vector.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not report active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. Treat this as a practical settings-integrity risk, especially where plugin settings control order or product synchronization into Google Sheets.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description, Wordfence advisory reference, and WordPress plugin changeset reference. The affected-version metadata is inconsistent in the supplied bundle, but the description clearly states all versions through 1.3.11 are vulnerable.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for this plugin and version.
- Do not remain on versions up to and including 1.3.11.
- Apply vendor or WordPress.org update guidance when available.
- Disable or remove the plugin if no approved update is available.
- Review plugin settings after remediation for unauthorized changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin is installed on each WooCommerce site.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare against 1.3.11.
- Review administrative audit logs for unexpected plugin setting changes.
- Verify settings for Google Sheet destinations and synchronization behavior.
- Recheck vendor and WordPress.org advisories for fixed-version details.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N3.91.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e36df7b7-fcbc-4e5d-812c-861bfe8abb55?source=cveCVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3038517%40wc-gsheetconnector&new=3038517%40wc-gsheetconnector&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=CVE reference
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CWE details
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Missing Authorization
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