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CVE-2026-81648: CryptoPayment Gateway (WordPress plugin) · Missing Authorization

Affects CryptoPayment Gateway (WordPress plugin)Source CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 10.0 Critical.

Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 07:15 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
10.0Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 42% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 13 Sep 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: evidence found.

    Public exploit code: GitHub proofs of concept

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), GitHub proofs of concept, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
CryptoPayment GatewayAffected
  • >=1.2.1 <=1.2.2
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected AJAX endpoint where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to the CryptoPayment Gateway plugin. Avoid exposing the plugin to untrusted users.

Description

CVE-2026-81648 is a critical vulnerability in the CryptoPayment Gateway WordPress plugin versions 1.2.1 through 1.2.2. It involves a missing authorization check on an AJAX endpoint, allowing unauthenticated users to perform administrative actions. These actions include deleting arbitrary files on the server, overwriting payment gateway configurations, and recovering stored wallet credentials in cleartext. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 10.0, indicating a severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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