CVE-2026-97259: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in WP Hosting AS Pay with Vipps for WooCommerce
CVE-2026-97259 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in the Pay with Vipps for WooCommerce plugin by WP Hosting AS. It arises from incorrect access control configurations allowing user-controlled keys to bypass authorization checks. The issue affects versions up to and including 6.2.4. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3. No patch or remediation information is currently provided by the vendor. There are no known active exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-97259) in the Pay with Vipps for WooCommerce plugin involves an authorization bypass caused by user-controlled keys due to improperly configured access control security levels. This allows an attacker with low privileges and no user interaction to potentially bypass authorization mechanisms. The affected versions include all versions up to 6.2.4. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authorization controls in the affected plugin, potentially enabling unauthorized actions within the WooCommerce payment process. The impact is rated medium based on the CVSS score of 5.3, reflecting limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are currently available. Users should monitor WP Hosting AS advisories for updates and apply any forthcoming patches promptly.
CVE-2026-97259: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in WP Hosting AS Pay with Vipps for WooCommerce
Description
CVE-2026-97259 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in the Pay with Vipps for WooCommerce plugin by WP Hosting AS. It arises from incorrect access control configurations allowing user-controlled keys to bypass authorization checks. The issue affects versions up to and including 6.2.4. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3. No patch or remediation information is currently provided by the vendor. There are no known active exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
WP Hosting AS
Pay with Vipps for WooCommerce
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-97259) in the Pay with Vipps for WooCommerce plugin involves an authorization bypass caused by user-controlled keys due to improperly configured access control security levels. This allows an attacker with low privileges and no user interaction to potentially bypass authorization mechanisms. The affected versions include all versions up to 6.2.4. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authorization controls in the affected plugin, potentially enabling unauthorized actions within the WooCommerce payment process. The impact is rated medium based on the CVSS score of 5.3, reflecting limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are currently available. Users should monitor WP Hosting AS advisories for updates and apply any forthcoming patches promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-24T10:23:10.131Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abd1a472a4e24523d1a5fbe
Added to database: 09/30/2026, 14:18:47 UTC
Last enriched: 09/30/2026, 14:33:15 UTC
Last updated: 09/30/2026, 14:43:59 UTC
Views: 5
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