CVE-2026-81648: CryptoPayment Gateway (WordPress plugin) · Missing Authorization
Affects CryptoPayment Gateway (WordPress plugin)Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 10.0 Critical.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 07:15 UTC
- 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:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 Sep 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
Public exploit code: GitHub proofs of concept
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| CryptoPayment Gateway | Affected
| 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.