Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in PluginUs.Net FOX woocommerce-currency-switcher allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects FOX: from n/a through 1.5.4.
Published: 2026-10-13
Score: 5.3 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Unauthorized access to WooCommerce currency settings
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The WordPress FOX plugin contains a missing authorization flaw that lets attackers alter the WooCommerce Currency Switcher configuration on affected installations. By modifying currency display settings, an attacker can disrupt e‑commerce transactions and damage customer trust. The issue is confined to plugin versions 1.5.4 and earlier.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects all WordPress sites that have the FOX plugin for WooCommerce Currency Switcher installed at version 1.5.4 or older. These sites, typically managed through the PluginUs.Net vendor, have not yet applied the mandatory update to at least version 1.5.5.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 5.3 indicates medium severity. EPSS information is not available and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalogue, so exploitation probability remains uncertain. The likely attack vector is via the web interface of the WordPress admin panel, as the flaw is a broken access control; anyone with a valid account that can reach the plugin settings can exploit the weakness to alter currency configuration, potentially causing financial disruption.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 13, 2026 at 10:49 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress FOX plugin to the latest available version (at least 1.5.5).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the WordPress FOX plugin to version 1.5.5 or later.
  • Restrict WooCommerce Currency Switcher configuration access by ensuring only users with appropriate WordPress capabilities can edit the settings.
  • Audit and remove any custom code or third‑party extensions that may bypass the plugin’s built‑in authorization checks.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 13, 2026 at 10:49 UTC.

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History

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Missing Authorization vulnerability in PluginUs.Net FOX woocommerce-currency-switcher allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects FOX: from n/a through 1.5.4.
Title WordPress FOX plugin <= 1.5.4 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-862
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-13T12:07:53.461Z

Reserved: 2026-10-09T16:35:28.768Z

Link: CVE-2026-108174

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-13T12:06:22.238Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-10-13T09:17:14.010

Modified: 2026-10-13T13:28:15.717

Link: CVE-2026-108174

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-13T11:00:13Z

Weaknesses