Payment Processing Flaw in Booking Package Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-16986

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Booking Package
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 August 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-16986?

The Booking Package plugin for WordPress prior to version 1.7.25 is vulnerable due to inadequate server-side validation of payment amounts. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to manipulate the payment process, potentially paying significantly less than the actual service price. The attacker can exploit this vulnerability by supplying malicious request values, bypassing standard security checks and undermining the integrity of financial transactions.

Affected Version(s)

Booking Package 0 < 1.7.25

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-16986 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8df11bf9-1878-4220-b13c-...
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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Muni Nitish Kumar Yaddala
WPScan
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