CVE-2026-57717
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Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in Knit Pay

Publication date: 2026-07-23

Last updated on: 2026-07-23

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in Knit Pay <= 9.6.0.0 versions.

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Published
2026-07-23
Last Modified
2026-07-23
Generated
2026-07-23
AI Q&A
2026-07-23
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-57717
EUVD
EUVD-2026-48177

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 3 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
patchstack knit_pay to 9.6.0.0 (inc)
patchstack knit_pay 9.6.0.1
knit_pay knit_pay to 9.6.0.0 (inc)

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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

CVE-2026-57717 is an unauthenticated broken access control vulnerability in the WordPress Knit Pay Plugin versions 9.6.0.0 and below. It allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that require higher privileges due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check the installed version of the Knit Pay plugin. If it is version 9.6.0.0 or below, the system is vulnerable. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress or inspect the plugin directory for version details.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to perform unauthorized actions on affected websites, potentially leading to data manipulation or other malicious activities. While classified as low severity, it may be exploited in mass campaigns targeting many websites.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Knit Pay plugin to version 9.6.0.1 or later. Enable auto-updates for the plugin if available. If updating is not possible, consider disabling the plugin until the update is applied.

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