CVE-2026-96818
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Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in WP Express Checkout

Publication date: 2026-09-30

Last updated on: 2026-09-30

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in WP Express Checkout (Accept PayPal Payments) <= 2.4.9 versions.

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Published
2026-09-30
Last Modified
2026-09-30
Generated
2026-09-30
AI Q&A
2026-09-30
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-96818
EUVD
EUVD-2026-89871

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
wp_express_checkout wp_express_checkout to 2.4.9 (inc)
wp_express_checkout wp_express_checkout 2.5.0

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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 is an Unauthenticated Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WP Express Checkout (Accept PayPal Payments) WordPress plugin versions 2.4.9 and below. It allows unauthorized users to access restricted pages or perform actions they shouldn't, potentially exposing sensitive data.

Detection Guidance

Check if the WP Express Checkout plugin version is 2.4.9 or below. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress CLI or inspect the plugin files in /wp-content/plugins/wp-express-checkout/ to verify the version.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access sensitive information or perform unauthorized actions without authentication. This may lead to data breaches, financial loss, or misuse of the plugin's functionality. Users should update to version 2.5.0 or later to mitigate the risk.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, which may violate GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) requirements. Organizations must address it promptly to maintain compliance and avoid penalties.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the WP Express Checkout plugin to version 2.5.0 or later immediately. If updating is not possible, disable the plugin temporarily or seek assistance from your hosting provider or developer.

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