CVE-2026-16538 — CRITICAL (9.1)

Vulnerability Description

The Wallet for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 1.6.10 does not verify the amount actually collected for a wallet top-up before crediting the wallet, allowing customers to top up their wallet balance for less than its value.

CVSS Score

9.1

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bc87bb91-a0c4-4d35-8be1-6d3ec2623a86/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16538?

CVE-2026-16538 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). The Wallet for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 1.6.10 does not verify the amount actually collected for a wallet top-up before crediting the wallet, allowing customers to top up their wallet balan...

How severe is CVE-2026-16538?

CVE-2026-16538 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16538?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.