CVE-2026-1710: WooPayments <= 10.5.1 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Plugin Settings Update via save_upe_appearance_ajax

Published Mar 31, 2026
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Updated

The WooPayments: Integrated WooCommerce Payments plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'saveupeappearanceajax' function in all versions up to, and including, 10.5.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update plugin settings.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Automattic WooPayments<=10.5.1

Event History

Mar 31, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:25 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-1710?

CVE-2026-1710 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to its impact on unauthorized data modification.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-1710?

To fix CVE-2026-1710, update WooPayments to version 10.5.2 or later, which includes a proper capability check for the affected function.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-1710?

CVE-2026-1710 affects WooPayments versions up to and including 10.5.1 on WordPress websites.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2026-1710?

CVE-2026-1710 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers to modify plugin settings without authorization.

5

Is user action required to mitigate CVE-2026-1710?

Yes, users must manually update to the patched version of WooPayments to mitigate CVE-2026-1710.

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