CVE-2026-12973
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Unauthenticated Order Key Disclosure in PayPlus Payment Gateway for WooCommerce

Publication date: 2026-07-20

Last updated on: 2026-07-20

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The PayPlus Payment Gateway WordPress plugin before 8.2.2 does not perform authorization or order-ownership validation in one of its AJAX actions available to unauthenticated users, allowing them to disclose the secret order key of arbitrary WooCommerce orders and, under some configurations, to modify order statuses.

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Published
2026-07-20
Last Modified
2026-07-20
Generated
2026-07-21
AI Q&A
2026-07-20
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-12973
EUVD
EUVD-2026-45887

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Vendor Product Version / Range
payplus payment_gateway to 8.2.2 (exc)

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Exploitability

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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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability affects the PayPlus Payment Gateway WordPress plugin versions below 8.2.2. It allows unauthenticated users to exploit an AJAX action that lacks proper authorization checks. Attackers can disclose the secret order key of any WooCommerce order and, in some cases, modify order statuses without permission.

Detection Guidance

Check if the PayPlus Payment Gateway WordPress plugin version is below 8.2.2. You can use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress CLI or inspect the plugin files directly. Look for the vulnerable AJAX action in the plugin's code or network requests.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could steal sensitive order information, including payment details tied to order keys. They might also change order statuses, leading to unauthorized order processing or financial losses. This could disrupt business operations and erode customer trust.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could violate GDPR by exposing personal and payment data without authorization. For HIPAA, if order details include protected health information, unauthorized access may breach compliance. Both standards require strict access controls and data protection.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the PayPlus Payment Gateway plugin to version 8.2.2 or later immediately. If updating is not possible, disable the plugin temporarily until an update is applied. Review WooCommerce order statuses for unauthorized changes.

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