CVE-2026-6072: Oliver POS <= 2.4.2.6 - Unauthenticated Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key to 'OliverAuth' Header

Published May 20, 2026
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Updated

The Oliver POS – A WooCommerce Point of Sale (POS) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in all versions up to and including 2.4.2.6. The plugin protects its entire /wp-json/pos-bridge/* REST API namespace through the oliver_pos_rest_authentication() permission callback, which uses a loose PHP comparison (==) to compare the attacker-supplied 'OliverAuth' header value against the 'oliver_pos_authorization_token' option. On fresh installations where the admin has not yet completed the connection flow, this option is unset (get_option returns false). Due to PHP's type juggling, the loose comparison '0' == false evaluates to true, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication by sending 'OliverAuth: 0'. This grants full access to all POS API endpoints, enabling attackers to read user data (including administrator details), update user profiles (including email addresses), and delete non-admin users. An admin account email reset can lead to site takeover.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Oliver POS Oliver POS<=2.4.2.6

Event History

May 20, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:25 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-6072?

CVE-2026-6072 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-6072?

To fix CVE-2026-6072, upgrade to a version of Oliver POS that is newer than 2.4.2.6.

3

What impact does CVE-2026-6072 have on my system?

CVE-2026-6072 allows for an unauthorized authorization bypass, potentially enabling attackers to gain access to sensitive functions.

4

Is CVE-2026-6072 exploitable over the internet?

Yes, CVE-2026-6072 can be exploited remotely if the vulnerable version of Oliver POS is publicly accessible.

5

What versions of Oliver POS are affected by CVE-2026-6072?

CVE-2026-6072 affects all versions of Oliver POS up to and including 2.4.2.6.

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