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CVE-2026-12966

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.3 EPSS 0.22%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-01 · Last synced 2026-08-31

CyberRota Analysis

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The Direct Payments for WooCommerce plugin prior to version 2.5.3 is vulnerable due to inadequate verification of the requester's ownership of WooCommerce orders in unauthenticated AJAX handlers. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate order statuses, forge payment confirmations, and alter payment metadata, potentially leading to financial fraud. WordPress site administrators using this plugin should prioritize updating to the latest version to mitigate these risks.

CVE
CVE-2026-12966
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.3
EPSS
0.22%
WordPress

Original NVD Description

The Direct Payments for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 2.5.3 does not verify that the requester owns the targeted WooCommerce order in several unauthenticated AJAX handlers before changing its status and overwriting its payment metadata, allowing unauthenticated attackers to tamper with other customers' orders, including forging a "payment sent" state, overwriting the payment-method label, and attaching forged payment-proof files.