CVE-2025-59559
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Payrexx Payment Gateway for WooCommerce plugin that allows attackers to bypass intended access controls. It affects WordPress sites using the Payrexx Payment Gateway plugin versions up to 3.1.5. Attackers could potentially access unauthorized functionality or data.
💻 Affected Systems
- Payrexx Payment Gateway for WooCommerce
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could manipulate payment processing, access sensitive transaction data, or modify plugin settings affecting financial operations.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could access administrative functions or view payment information they shouldn't have access to.
If Mitigated
With proper authorization checks, users would only access functions appropriate to their role level.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires some understanding of WordPress plugin structure and access control mechanisms.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 3.1.6 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Payrexx Payment Gateway for WooCommerce'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available. 5. Alternatively, download version 3.1.6+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
WordPressTemporarily deactivate the Payrexx Payment Gateway plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate woo-payrexx-gateway
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can access the WordPress admin interface
- Enable detailed logging and monitoring for unauthorized access attempts to payment-related functions
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Payrexx Payment Gateway versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get woo-payrexx-gateway --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 3.1.6 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual access patterns to payment gateway admin functions
- Unauthorized users accessing payment-related endpoints
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to payment gateway admin endpoints from unauthorized IPs
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" OR uri_path CONTAINS "payrexx") AND user_role!="administrator"