What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Stripe Payment Plugin for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.7.7. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being supplied during a Stripe checkout through the plugin. This allows unauthenticated attackers to log in as users who have orders, who are typically customers.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Stripe payment gateway plugin for WooCommerce versions 3.7.7 and earlier contains an authentication bypass vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this flaw without credentials or user interaction to gain unauthorized access to sensitive payment and site data. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected installation.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Bypass authentication and access sensitive payment data, modify site configuration, or disrupt service without credentials.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can steal payment information, modify orders, or take the site offline without needing a valid account.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
August 31, 2023
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated