Missing Authorization in WordPress PayPal - CVE-2025-14463
Published: January 22, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU121950
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-14463
CWE-ID: CWE-862
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization within public AJAX endpoint "wppaypalcheckout_ajax_process_order". A remote attacker can create arbitrary orders on the site.
Affected software
WordPress PayPal
How to mitigate CVE-2025-14463
Install updates from vendor's website.
WordPress PayPal - update to 1.2.3.42