CVE-2019-7441: Medium severity woocommerce paypal checkout payment gateway vulnerability
DISPUTED cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=cart in the WooCommerce PayPal Checkout Payment Gateway plugin 1.6.8 for WordPress allows Parameter Tampering in an amount parameter (such as amount1), as demonstrated by purchasing an item for lower than the intended price. NOTE: The plugin author states it is true that the amount can be manipulated in the PayPal payment flow. However, the amount is validated against the WooCommerce order total before completing the order, and if it doesn’t match then the order will be left in an “On Hold” state.
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What is CVE-2019-7441?
CVE-2019-7441 is a vulnerability in the WooCommerce PayPal Checkout Payment Gateway plugin for WordPress that allows parameter tampering, specifically in the amount parameter.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-7441?
CVE-2019-7441 has a severity keyword of 'medium' and a severity value of 6.5.
How does CVE-2019-7441 affect the affected software?
CVE-2019-7441 affects the WooCommerce PayPal Checkout Payment Gateway plugin version 1.6.8 for WordPress.
How can CVE-2019-7441 be exploited?
CVE-2019-7441 can be exploited by manipulating the amount parameter (such as amount_1) to purchase an item for a lower price than intended.
Is there a fix for CVE-2019-7441?
At the moment, there is no official fix available for CVE-2019-7441. It is recommended to monitor for updates or patches from the plugin author or WordPress community.