CVE-2026-83537
WP Express Checkout < 2.5.0 - Unauthenticated Payment Bypass via wpec_process_empty_payment
Description
The WP Express Checkout WordPress plugin before 2.5.0 does not verify server-side that a payment was actually completed before marking an order as paid, allowing unauthenticated users to forge a completed order without paying.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 9, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 9, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-83537
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update WP Express Checkout plugin to 2.5.0 or later.
- Verify server-side payment validation is enabled.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-83537.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/02b39e4f-181d-4573-9175-bf5a6d71e531/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-83537
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The WP Express Checkout WordPress plugin before 2.5.0 does not verify server-side that a payment was actually completed before marking an order as paid, allowing unauthenticated users to forge a completed order without paying. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/83xxx/CVE-2026-83537.json">CVE-2026-83537</a> Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/02b39e4f-181d-4573-9175-bf5a6d71e531/