CVE-2024-0629: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in nmedia 2Checkout Payment Gateway for WooCommerce
The 2Checkout Payment Gateway for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the sniff_ins function in all versions up to, and including, 6.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to make changes to orders and mark them as paid.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 2Checkout Payment Gateway for WooCommerce plugin suffers from a missing capability check (CWE-862) in its sniff_ins function. This flaw permits unauthenticated users to alter order information, including marking orders as paid, due to the absence of proper authorization validation. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 6.2 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, indicating a medium level of severity. No patch or vendor advisory detailing remediation is currently provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker without any privileges can modify order data and mark orders as paid, potentially leading to unauthorized financial transactions or manipulation of order status. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact, but integrity is compromised.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected plugin's functionality and monitor for suspicious activity related to order modifications. Avoid exposing the WooCommerce admin or plugin endpoints to untrusted users.
CVE-2024-0629: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in nmedia 2Checkout Payment Gateway for WooCommerce
Description
The 2Checkout Payment Gateway for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the sniff_ins function in all versions up to, and including, 6.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to make changes to orders and mark them as paid.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 2Checkout Payment Gateway for WooCommerce plugin suffers from a missing capability check (CWE-862) in its sniff_ins function. This flaw permits unauthenticated users to alter order information, including marking orders as paid, due to the absence of proper authorization validation. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 6.2 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, indicating a medium level of severity. No patch or vendor advisory detailing remediation is currently provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker without any privileges can modify order data and mark orders as paid, potentially leading to unauthorized financial transactions or manipulation of order status. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact, but integrity is compromised.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected plugin's functionality and monitor for suspicious activity related to order modifications. Avoid exposing the WooCommerce admin or plugin endpoints to untrusted users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-01-16T21:21:37.025Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6de1b7ef31ef0b5900f1
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:13 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:37:38 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 11:19:08 PM
Views: 14
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