CVE-2026-42637: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Payplug PayPlug for WooCommerce (Official)
Description
Unauthenticated Settings Change in PayPlug for WooCommerce (Official) <= 3.1.0 versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Payplug
PayPlug for WooCommerce (Official)
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-862) in PayPlug for WooCommerce (Official) versions <= 3.1.0 allows unauthenticated attackers to change plugin settings due to missing authorization controls. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, but integrity and availability impacts. No official patch or remediation details are provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
An attacker can modify settings without authentication, potentially disrupting payment processing or causing denial of service. There is no direct confidentiality impact reported. The integrity and availability of the system are at risk due to unauthorized configuration changes.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the plugin management interface and monitor for unauthorized changes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-29T07:06:45.122Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac4b6442cdf04f65690d99a
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 08:50:12 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 09:03:53 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 18:57:28 UTC
Views: 20
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