CVE-2023-51472 CRITICAL

CVE-2023-51472: WordPress Checkout Mestres WP plugin <= 7.1.9.7 - Unauthenticated Account Takeover vulnerability

Vendor Mestres Do Wp
Product Checkout Mestres WP
Weakness CWE-287 · Improper authentication
Published April 24, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

9.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Authentication vulnerability in Mestres do WP Checkout Mestres WP allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Checkout Mestres WP: from n/a through 7.1.9.7.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Checkout Mestres WP versions up to 7.1.9.7 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability. An attacker can gain unauthorized access to the plugin without valid credentials, potentially compromising sensitive checkout data and site functionality. No user interaction or special privileges are required to exploit this flaw.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to the plugin without valid credentials.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can access sensitive checkout data, modify transactions, or disrupt payment processing without logging in.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication, special privileges, or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 24, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated