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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The PayHere Payment Gateway Plugin for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to an improper validation logic in the check_payhere_response function in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change the status of pending WooCommerce orders to paid/completed/on hold.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
PayHere Payment Gateway versions 2.3.9 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify payment-related data over the network. No user interaction is required. The vulnerability affects data integrity but not confidentiality or availability. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 2.3.9.
What an attacker can do
Modify payment data without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can alter payment records, potentially affecting transaction integrity and financial records.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access; no authentication or user interaction required.
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