Unrestricted Access to Sensitive Payment Data in Hubtel WordPress Plugin
CVE-2026-96255
Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 1 October 2026
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What is CVE-2026-96255?
The Payments for Hubtel WordPress plugin prior to version 1.0.2 has a serious flaw that permits unauthorized public access to a debug log. This log stores sensitive information, including the API credentials for the payment gateway, in an unsecured plain text format. As a result, unauthenticated attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to vital payment information, potentially leading to unauthorized transactions or data breaches. It is crucial for users to update the plugin to mitigate exposure and secure sensitive transactional data.
Affected Version(s)
Payments for Hubtel 0 < 1.0.2
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.