CVE-2026-32387
Missing Authorization in Checkout for PayPal Plugin Allows Unauthorized Access
Publication date: 2026-03-13
Last updated on: 2026-03-16
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | checkout_for_paypal | to 1.0.46 (inc) |
| noor_alam | checkout_for_paypal | to 1.0.46 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-862 | The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-32387 is a broken access control vulnerability in the WordPress Checkout for PayPal Plugin versions up to and including 1.0.46.
This issue arises from missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions, allowing unauthenticated users to perform actions reserved for higher-privileged users.
It falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Broken Access Control.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users due to missing authorization checks.
However, the CVSS severity score is 5.3, indicating a low priority and low impact threat.
It is considered unlikely to be exploited despite requiring no prior authentication.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The vulnerability is resolved in version 1.0.47 of the Checkout for PayPal plugin.
Users are advised to update the plugin to version 1.0.47 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Patchstack offers automated updates specifically for vulnerable plugins to provide rapid protection.