CVE-2026-81648

Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

Unauthenticated File Deletion in CryptoPayment Gateway WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-09-13

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

Assigner: WPScan

Description

The CryptoPayment Gateway WordPress plugin from 1.2.1 to 1.2.2 does not apply an authorization check on one of its AJAX endpoints, allowing unauthenticated users to invoke administrative operations, including deleting arbitrary files on the server, overwriting the payment gateway configuration and recovering stored wallet credentials in cleartext.

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Published

2026-09-13

Last Modified

2026-09-14

Generated

2026-10-04

AI Q&A

2026-09-14

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-02

NVD

CVE-2026-81648

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
cryptopayment_gateway	plugin	From 1.2.1 (inc) to 1.2.2 (inc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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 is in the CryptoPayment Gateway WordPress plugin versions 1.2.1 to 1.2.2. It lacks an authorization check on an AJAX endpoint, allowing unauthenticated users to perform administrative actions. These actions include deleting arbitrary files on the server, modifying the payment gateway configuration, and recovering stored wallet credentials in plaintext.

Detection Guidance

Check for unauthorized file deletions, configuration changes, or wallet credential exposures in the CryptoPayment Gateway plugin logs. Inspect server files for unexpected modifications or deletions.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to delete critical files on your server, alter payment gateway settings, or steal sensitive wallet credentials stored in cleartext. This could lead to financial loss, data breaches, or complete system compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the CryptoPayment Gateway plugin to the latest version beyond 1.2.2. Disable the plugin if no update is available. Review server files for unauthorized changes and restrict access to sensitive data.

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