CVE-2026-81648 — CRITICAL (10.0)

Vulnerability Description

The CryptoPayment Gateway WordPress plugin from 1.2.1 to 1.2.2 does not apply an authorization check on one of its AJAX endpoints, allowing unauthenticated users to invoke administrative operations, including deleting arbitrary files on the server, overwriting the payment gateway configuration and recovering stored wallet credentials in cleartext.

CVSS Score

10.0

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9b1490a0-1381-4d22-8086-f75aade4e898/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-81648?

CVE-2026-81648 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL). The CryptoPayment Gateway WordPress plugin from 1.2.1 to 1.2.2 does not apply an authorization check on one of its AJAX endpoints, allowing unauthenticated users to invoke administrative operations, i...

How severe is CVE-2026-81648?

CVE-2026-81648 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-81648?

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