What the vulnerability does
01Description
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in Automattic WooPayments – Fully Integrated Solution Built and Supported by Woo.This issue affects WooPayments – Fully Integrated Solution Built and Supported by Woo: from n/a through 6.9.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WooPayments versions up to 6.9.2 contain an authorization flaw that allows attackers to access sensitive payment information without authentication. The vulnerability requires specific network conditions to exploit but does not require user interaction. Sensitive data such as payment details or transaction records may be exposed. Update to a version newer than 6.9.2 to resolve this issue.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive payment information or transaction data without logging in.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Customer payment data and transaction records may be exposed to unauthenticated attackers.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; specific conditions must be met to trigger the vulnerability.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 31, 2023
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated