CVE-2023-35916
CVE-2023-35916 is a high-severity vulnerability in Automattic Woopayments with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-639.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-639
- Affected product: Automattic Woopayments
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-35916?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2023-35916?
- CVE-2023-35916 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-35916 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-35916?
- CVE-2023-35916 affects Automattic Woopayments. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-35916?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-35916 published?
- CVE-2023-35916 was published on 2023-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:automattic:woopayments:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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