CVE-2026-42378: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in Themeisle WP Full Stripe Free
CVE-2026-42378 is a medium severity vulnerability affecting WP Full Stripe Free plugin versions up to 8.4.1. It involves broken authentication, specifically an authentication bypass via an alternate path or channel. The vulnerability allows an attacker with low privileges to bypass subscriber authentication, potentially leading to unauthorized access. There is no confirmed patch or official remediation available at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-42378) in Themeisle's WP Full Stripe Free plugin (versions <= 8.4.1) is classified as CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel. It enables an attacker with low privileges to bypass subscriber authentication mechanisms, potentially gaining unauthorized access. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a network attack vector with low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privileges can bypass subscriber authentication controls, leading to unauthorized access to subscriber-level functionality or data. The confidentiality of subscriber information is at risk, but integrity and availability are not impacted according to the CVSS vector. This could allow unauthorized viewing or use of subscriber features without proper authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting access to the affected plugin or disabling it if feasible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2026-42378: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in Themeisle WP Full Stripe Free
Description
CVE-2026-42378 is a medium severity vulnerability affecting WP Full Stripe Free plugin versions up to 8.4.1. It involves broken authentication, specifically an authentication bypass via an alternate path or channel. The vulnerability allows an attacker with low privileges to bypass subscriber authentication, potentially leading to unauthorized access. There is no confirmed patch or official remediation available at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-42378) in Themeisle's WP Full Stripe Free plugin (versions <= 8.4.1) is classified as CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel. It enables an attacker with low privileges to bypass subscriber authentication mechanisms, potentially gaining unauthorized access. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a network attack vector with low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privileges can bypass subscriber authentication controls, leading to unauthorized access to subscriber-level functionality or data. The confidentiality of subscriber information is at risk, but integrity and availability are not impacted according to the CVSS vector. This could allow unauthorized viewing or use of subscriber features without proper authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting access to the affected plugin or disabling it if feasible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-27T08:22:05.095Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3061550b89be688893d565
Added to database: 6/15/2026, 8:32:21 PM
Last enriched: 6/15/2026, 9:31:19 PM
Last updated: 6/16/2026, 4:45:40 AM
Views: 2
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