CVE-2024-56272

Summary

CVE-2024-56272 is a vulnerability affecting the ThemeSupport Hide Category by User Role plugin for WooCommerce. This issue involves missing authorization, which allows unauthorized users to access hidden categories under certain conditions. The problem arises in versions of the plugin from n/a through 2.1.1, potentially putting affected WooCommerce sites at risk. Unauthenticated users may gain access to restricted areas, leading to potential data exposure or even unauthorized modifications. It's crucial for users to update their plugins to a patched version as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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