# CVE-2026-42745: ZAYTECH Smart Online Order for Clover authentication bypass

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-42745-zaytech-smart-online-order-for-clover-authentication-bypass  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-05-27. Updated: 2026-05-27  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-42745 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.3 · Published 2026-05-27

A security flaw has been identified in the Smart Online Order for Clover plugin, which is used by businesses to manage digital food and retail orders. This vulnerability allows unauthorized individuals to bypass security checks and gain access to administrative or restricted functions. If exploited, an attacker could potentially interfere with order processing, access customer information, or disrupt business operations.

Technologies: [Zaytech Smart Online Order for Clover](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/smart-online-order-for-clover). Vendors: [Zaytech](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/zaytech).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-42745 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-42745 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-42745?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.3, published 27 May 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Zaytech Smart Online Order for Clover n/a through 1.6.0.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-42745?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-42745 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-42745?** Check whether you run Zaytech Smart Online Order for Clover at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

The Smart Online Order for Clover plugin (clover-online-orders) for WordPress contains an authentication bypass vulnerability classified as CWE-288 (Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel). The flaw exists in versions up to and including 1.6.0. By utilizing an alternate path or channel that does not properly enforce authentication checks, a remote, unauthenticated attacker can bypass security controls. This could lead to unauthorized access to plugin settings or administrative functionality. Users are advised to update to the latest version of the plugin to mitigate this risk.

## Affected products

- ZAYTECH Smart Online Order for Clover (clover-online-orders) n/a through 1.6.0

## Timeline

- 2026-05-27: advisory: CVE-2026-42745 published

## References

- [https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/clover-online-orders/vulnerability/wordpress-smart-online-order-for-clover-plugin-1-6-0-broken-authentication-vulnerability?_s_id=cve](https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/clover-online-orders/vulnerability/wordpress-smart-online-order-for-clover-plugin-1-6-0-broken-authentication-vulnerability?_s_id=cve)

## Related threats

- [ZAYTECH Smart Online Order for Clover sensitive data exposure](https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-42746-zaytech-smart-online-order-for-clover-sensitive-data-exposure)
- [ZAYTECH Smart Online Order for Clover Stored XSS](https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-42738-zaytech-smart-online-order-for-clover-stored-xss)