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CVE-2026-15261 TI WooCommerce Wishlist CVE debrief
The TI WooCommerce Wishlist plugin before version 2.13.0 does not enforce the same owner-only access control on its REST API as it does on the front-end, allowing unauthenticated users to read metadata and item contents of private wishlists via the share_key. This vulnerability affects WordPress installations with the TI WooCommerce Wishlist plugin, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data in private wishlists. Defenders should prioritize verifying the version of the plugin and ensuring it is updated to 2.13.0 or later.
- Vendor
- TI WooCommerce Wishlist
- Product
- TI WooCommerce Wishlist
- CVSS
- Unknown
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-21
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-21
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-21
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-21
Who should care
Defenders responsible for managing and securing WordPress installations with the TI WooCommerce Wishlist plugin should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it.
Why it matters
Defenders should prioritize verifying the version of the TI WooCommerce Wishlist plugin and ensuring it is updated to 2.13.0 or later. They should also review their current access controls and monitoring for potential exploitation. The impact of this vulnerability is limited to the disclosure of private wishlist data, and there is no evidence of exploitation or significant business impact.
- Potential unauthorized access to sensitive data in private wishlists.
- Possible exploitation by unauthenticated users to read metadata and item contents.
Technical summary
The TI WooCommerce Wishlist plugin before version 2.13.0 does not enforce the same owner-only access control on its REST API as it does on the front-end. This allows unauthenticated users to read metadata and item contents of private wishlists via the share_key. The vulnerability affects WordPress installations with the TI WooCommerce Wishlist plugin, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data in private wishlists. Defenders should prioritize verifying the version of the plugin and ensuring it is updated to 2.13.0 or later.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying the version of the TI WooCommerce Wishlist plugin in use and ensuring it is updated to 2.13.0 or later. They should also review their current access controls and monitoring for potential exploitation.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify the version of the TI WooCommerce Wishlist plugin in use and update to 2.13.0 or later if necessary.
- Review current access controls and monitoring for potential exploitation.
- Consider implementing additional security measures to protect against unauthorized access to sensitive data.
- Track exceptions and retest remediated assets.
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.
- Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
- Plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed.
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, including its description and affected versions. However, there is limited information on potential exploitation or impact. Defenders should verify the version of the TI WooCommerce Wishlist plugin in use and review current access controls and monitoring for potential exploitation. The CVE Program record and NVD detail page offer additional context on the vulnerability.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-15261 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-15261
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-15261 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-15261
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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TI WooCommerce Wishlist < 2.13.0 - Unauthenticated Private Wishlist Disclosure via share_key
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/15xxx/CVE-2026-15261.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/64e9f028-2124-4800-a5cf-0ed5d4d13e62/
Supplemental source - exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.