A commerce workflow is the sequence of application steps that manages shopping cart actions, checkout, payment processing, and order handling. It connects storefront features to the records and services that support a purchase, such as customer details, products, and orders.
In cyber security, weaknesses in this workflow can expose sensitive records or let users perform actions they are not authorized to make. For example, an access-control flaw in a checkout route or order record could allow unauthorized viewing or changes, depending on the affected code and site configuration. Defenders should patch vulnerable commerce software, enforce authorization checks at each step, and review order histories and logs for unusual activity.