CVE-2023-35916

Name: CVE-2023-35916
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-20T16:15:08.93+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-35916 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-639

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Automattic	Woopayments	< 5.9.1

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-35916?

How severe is CVE-2023-35916?

CVE-2023-35916 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35916?

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Source: NVD / NIST