How severe is CVE-2026-42655?

CVE-2026-42655 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-42655 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-42655?

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

Does CVE-2026-42655 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-42655 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36820.

When was CVE-2026-42655 published?

CVE-2026-42655 was published on 2026-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-42655

CVE-2026-42655 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-472.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-36820
Weakness: CWE-472
Published: 2026-06-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unauthenticated Bypass Vulnerability in Best Payments Plugin for WP <= 4.6.19 versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-42655?: Unauthenticated Bypass Vulnerability in Best Payments Plugin for WP <= 4.6.19 versions.
How severe is CVE-2026-42655?: CVE-2026-42655 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-42655 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-42655?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-42655 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-42655 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36820.
When was CVE-2026-42655 published?: CVE-2026-42655 was published on 2026-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-payment-form/vulnerability/wordpress-best-payments-plugin-for-wp-plugin-4-6-19-payment-bypass-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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