How severe is CVE-2023-4040?

CVE-2023-4040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-4040 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4040?

CVE-2023-4040 affects Webtoffee Stripe Payment Plugin For Woocommerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4040?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-4040 published?

CVE-2023-4040 was published on 2023-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4040

CVE-2023-4040 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webtoffee Stripe Payment Plugin For Woocommerce with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Webtoffee Stripe Payment Plugin For Woocommerce
Published: 2023-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Stripe Payment Plugin for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the eh_callback_handler function in versions up to, and including, 3.7.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the order status of arbitrary WooCommerce orders.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4040?: The Stripe Payment Plugin for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the eh_callback_handler function in versions up to, and including, 3.7.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the order status of arbitrary WooCommerce orders.
How severe is CVE-2023-4040?: CVE-2023-4040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-4040 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4040?: CVE-2023-4040 affects Webtoffee Stripe Payment Plugin For Woocommerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4040?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-4040 published?: CVE-2023-4040 was published on 2023-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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