Payment Webhook Vulnerability in Paymob for WooCommerce by WordPress
CVE-2026-87979

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Paymob For WooCommerce
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 September 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-87979?

The Paymob for WooCommerce plugin prior to version 4.1.14 has a significant security flaw that allows attackers to exploit the payment webhook by failing to verify request signatures. This enables unauthorized individuals to create card-token records associated with any user account, and potentially retrieve information about registered users. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized actions and breaches of user privacy, creating significant risks for e-commerce platforms relying on this integration.

Affected Version(s)

Paymob for WooCommerce 0 < 4.1.14

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-2026-87979 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/550a465c-4856-45bb-b609-...
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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Salúa Es-sair
WPScan
.