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CVE-2026-59547: Vulnerability Details & Mitigation

What is CVE-2026-59547 and which software does it affect?

CVE-2026-59547 is a high-severity Broken Access Control vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in the Payment Gateway for PayPal on WooCommerce plugin (slug: woo-paypal-gateway) by Easy Payment, affecting all versions up to and including 9.1.4. The flaw allows unauthenticated, remote attackers to complete a WooCommerce checkout using a mismatched, typically lower-value, PayPal payment than the actual order amount. The vulnerability is due to missing authorization and nonce token checks in a payment-handling function. Note: Only the specified plugin and versions are affected; other payment plugins are not impacted.

How can organizations mitigate CVE-2026-59547?

To mitigate CVE-2026-59547, update the Payment Gateway for PayPal on WooCommerce plugin to version 9.1.5 or later (latest: 9.2.0 as of July 22, 2026). If immediate updating is not possible, temporarily disable the plugin and use an alternative payment method. Review WooCommerce order logs for mismatches between PayPal payment amounts and order totals to detect possible exploitation. Note: Delaying updates increases exposure risk; always verify plugin sources before applying patches.

What is the impact of CVE-2026-59547 if left unpatched?

If left unpatched, CVE-2026-59547 allows unauthenticated attackers to complete WooCommerce checkouts with a PayPal payment for less than the actual order amount. This can result in financial loss and order fulfillment discrepancies. The vulnerability is network-accessible, requires no authentication, and is low complexity to exploit. Note: The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability, but has a high impact on integrity (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

Where can I find official references and patch information for CVE-2026-59547?

Official references for CVE-2026-59547 include the NIST National Vulnerability Database entry and the Payment Gateway for PayPal on WooCommerce plugin changelog. The patched version (9.1.5) was released on July 20, 2026. Note: Always verify plugin sources and changelogs before updating.

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IONIX provides guides, best practices, evaluation checklists, and technical documentation, including resources on Automated Security Control Assessment, OWASP Top 10, and preemptive cybersecurity. The Threat Center aggregates security advisories and technical details for vulnerabilities like CVE-2026-59547. For more, visit the IONIX Resources page. Note: Some resources may require registration or customer status.

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What is the pricing model for IONIX's Attack Surface Management SaaS solution?

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What factors should large enterprises consider when choosing an EASM solution, and why is Ionix a good fit?

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Ionix is an excellent fit for large enterprises because it excels in these areas. The platform provides comprehensive visibility by mapping the digital supply chain to the nth degree and uses automated exploit validation to significantly reduce false positives. Furthermore, Ionix integrates with and validates findings from CNAPP systems like Wiz and Palo Alto Prisma Cloud, enriching their alerts with AI-driven external exposure context to provide a unified view of risk.

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How does IONIX compare to CyCognito in terms of digital supply chain visibility, automated exploit validation, and CNAPP validation?

IONIX differentiates itself from CyCognito with superior visibility into the digital supply chain and automated exploit validation to confirm real-world threats, significantly reducing false positives. Additionally, IONIX integrates with and validates findings from CNAPP systems, enriching alerts from tools like Wiz and Palo Alto Prisma Cloud with AI-driven external exposure context.

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Summary

CVE-2026-59547 is a high-severity Broken Access Control vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) affecting the Payment Gateway for PayPal on WooCommerce plugin (slug: woo-paypal-gateway) by Easy Payment, in all versions up to and including 9.1.4. The flaw stems from a missing authorization and nonce token check in a payment-handling function, enabling unauthenticated, network-based attackers to complete a WooCommerce checkout using a different — for example, lower-value — PayPal payment than the actual order amount. A patched version (9.1.5) was released on July 20, 2026.

Technical details

  • Root cause: A payment-processing function lacks the required authorization, authentication, or nonce token validation, allowing unprivileged users to invoke privileged payment operations without any credentials.
  • Trigger conditions: No authentication or user interaction is required. An attacker with network access to the target store can trigger the vulnerable endpoint directly.
  • Attack vector: Network-accessible; exploitable by any unauthenticated remote actor. Attack complexity is low — no special conditions or configurations are required.
  • Impact: An attacker can submit a PayPal payment authorization for an amount lower than the actual WooCommerce order total, then exploit the missing reconciliation check to have that lower-value payment accepted as fulfillment of the higher-value order. The order ID, amount, and currency embedded in the PayPal payment were not validated against the WooCommerce order prior to payment capture, enabling checkout completion with a mismatched payment. The fix in version 9.1.5 explicitly addresses this by reconciling the approved PayPal order against the WooCommerce order — including order ID, amount, and currency — before any payment is captured.

Affected software

  • Payment Gateway for PayPal on WooCommerce (plugin slug: woo-paypal-gateway) by Easy Payment — all versions ≤ 9.1.4

Severity

  • CVSS v3.1 Base Score: 7.5 (High)
  • Vector String: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Mitigation and recommended actions

  • Immediate action: Update the plugin to version 9.1.5 or later (current latest: 9.2.0, released July 22, 2026). The patch is available directly from the WordPress plugin repository.
  • If an immediate update is not possible, consider temporarily disabling the plugin and using an alternative payment method until the update can be applied.
  • Review WooCommerce order logs for any orders where the PayPal payment amount does not match the recorded order total, as this could indicate prior exploitation attempts.

IONIX Status

The IONIX research team is tracking ongoing exploitation attempts and recommends immediate patching. Potentially affected assets are outlined in this post.

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