WooCommerce: Privilege escalation or authentication bypass
The export reports incorrect privilege assignment permitting escalation, but its vector requires an already highly privileged account (PR:H), not an anonymous caller. The starting WordPress role, requested privilege, endpoint and assignment function are not disclosed. An attacker-controlled privilege assignment can breach the intended authorization boundary; the vector rates confidentiality, integrity and availability impacts high. Affected versions: 9.8.0 through 11.1.2. The authoritative export identifies 11.2.0 as fixed for this CVE.
- Component
- WooCommerce
- Plugin slug
woocommerce- Affected
- 9.8.0 through 11.1.2
- Safe version
11.2.0- Published
- Oct 10, 2026
This CVE was published Oct 10, 2026 and is one of 26 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update to 11.2.0 or a later supported release. Application-level remediation: Authorize each role or capability assignment against the acting user and the intended target, and reject privileges outside an explicit allowlist.
A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Automattic WooCommerce woocommerce allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects WooCommerce: from 9.8.0 through 11.1.2.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H