CVE-2023-4040

Name: CVE-2023-4040
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-18T07:15:09.117+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-4040 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webtoffee	Stripe Payment Plugin For Woocommerce	< 3.8.0

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 18, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4040?

How severe is CVE-2023-4040?

CVE-2023-4040 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4040?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-4040?

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Source: NVD / NIST