CVE-2026-9189 Details
Description
The Contact Form 7 – PayPal & Stripe Add-on plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Payment Bypass via Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.9. Although `cf7pp_paypal_ipn_handler()` correctly validates IPN authenticity by posting back to PayPal with `cmd=_notify-validate`, it fails to compare the IPN payload's `mc_gross` (payment amount), `mc_currency`, or `receiver_email` fields against the corresponding stored order values before passing the attacker-controlled `invoice` field directly to `cf7pp_complete_payment()`, which marks the order completed after only an integer cast with no amount verification. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to mark arbitrary high-value pending orders as fully paid by making a minimal real PayPal payment and crafting an IPN whose `invoice` parameter references the targeted order, effectively completing purchases without tendering the required payment amount.
A vulnerability exists in the Contact Form 7 - PayPal & Stripe Add-on for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 2.4.9. The issue arises from inadequate verification of data authenticity in the PayPal IPN handler. While the handler validates IPN authenticity by posting back to PayPal, it fails to compare critical payment details, such as the payment amount, currency, and receiver email, against stored order values. This oversight allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate the 'invoice' field and falsely mark high-value orders as paid, effectively bypassing the payment process.
Users are advised to update the Contact Form 7 - PayPal & Stripe Add-on to version 2.4.10 or later.
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Assessed May 29, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed May 29, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-345 | Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Contact Form 7 PayPal & Stripe Add-on | <= 2.4.9 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 29, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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