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CVE-2026-3461: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in visaacceptancesolutions Visa Acceptance Solutions

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-3461cvecve-2026-3461cwe-288
Published: Wed Apr 15 2026 (04/15/2026, 08:28:15 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: visaacceptancesolutions
Product: Visa Acceptance Solutions

Description

The Visa Acceptance Solutions plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.0. This is due to the `express_pay_product_page_pay_for_order()` function logging users in based solely on a user-supplied billing email address during guest checkout for subscription products, without verifying email ownership, requiring a password, or validating a one-time token. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user, including administrators, by providing the target user's email address in the billing_details parameter, resulting in complete account takeover and site compromise.

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AILast updated: 04/15/2026, 09:16:51 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-3461 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in the Visa Acceptance Solutions WordPress plugin (versions up to 2.1.0). The vulnerability arises because the function express_pay_product_page_pay_for_order() logs users in based solely on a user-supplied billing email address during guest checkout for subscription products, without verifying email ownership, requiring a password, or validating a one-time token. This allows unauthenticated attackers to impersonate any existing user by providing their email address in the billing_details parameter, leading to full account takeover and site compromise. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-288 (Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel).

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation enables unauthenticated attackers to gain full access to any user account, including administrator accounts, resulting in complete site compromise. This can lead to unauthorized actions, data theft, and control over the affected WordPress site.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the plugin or disable it if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor and apply patches immediately once available. Avoid relying on the vulnerable functionality for guest checkout with subscription products.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2026-03-02T22:03:26.688Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69df540182d89c981fbdb3d4

Added to database: 4/15/2026, 9:01:53 AM

Last enriched: 4/15/2026, 9:16:51 AM

Last updated: 4/16/2026, 6:23:20 AM

Views: 13

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