CVE-2023-35916: WordPress WooCommerce Payments Plugin <= 5.9.0 is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR)

Published Dec 20, 2023
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Updated

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in Automattic WooPayments – Fully Integrated Solution Built and Supported by Woo.This issue affects WooPayments – Fully Integrated Solution Built and Supported by Woo: from n/a through 5.9.0.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Automattic Woopayments Wordpress<5.9.1

Remediation

Information

Update to 5.9.1 or a higher version.

Event History

Dec 20, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:12 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-35916?

CVE-2023-35916 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-35916?

To fix CVE-2023-35916, upgrade WooPayments to version 5.9.1 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-35916?

CVE-2023-35916 is an Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability.

4

Which versions of WooPayments are affected by CVE-2023-35916?

CVE-2023-35916 affects WooPayments versions before 5.9.1.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2023-35916?

Users of the WooPayments plugin in WordPress are impacted by CVE-2023-35916.

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