CVE-2019-18668 : Security Advisory and Response

A critical vulnerability has been identified in the Currency Switcher addon for WooCommerce, version 2.11.2, allowing unauthorized parties to potentially purchase items at reduced prices.

Understanding CVE-2019-18668

This CVE highlights a security issue in the Currency Switcher addon for WooCommerce that could lead to significant price discrepancies.

What is CVE-2019-18668?

The vulnerability in the Currency Switcher addon allows users to select non-existent currencies, resulting in the price reverting to the default currency, potentially enabling unauthorized purchases at lower prices.

The Impact of CVE-2019-18668

The vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to manipulate the currency selection process and purchase items at considerably reduced prices, impacting the integrity of transactions and financial losses.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-18668

This section provides detailed technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The issue arises when users specify a currency not added by the administrator, leading to the selection of a non-existent currency with prices reverting to the default currency.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Currency Switcher addon
Vendor: WooCommerce
Version: 2.11.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers specify a non-existent currency with a lower value than the default.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from this vulnerability requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the Currency Switcher addon to the latest version.
Monitor currency selections for anomalies.
Implement additional authentication measures.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly audit and review currency settings.
Educate users on secure currency selection practices.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by the addon vendor to address the vulnerability.