What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-0679?

CVE-2026-0679 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2026-0679?

Organizations using all should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2026-0679, a missing authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 5.3. Attackers could gain access beyond their authorized level.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-0679?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems running all and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

WordPress CVE-2026-0679

MEDIUM

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2026-02-04 security@wordfence.com

WordPress Authentication Bypass

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

CVE Published

Feb 04, 2026 - 09:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

The Fortis for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to an inverted nonce check in the 'check_fortis_notify_response' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary WooCommerce order statuses to paid/processing/completed, effectively allowing them to mark orders as paid without payment.

AnalysisAI

Unauthenticated attackers can manipulate WooCommerce order statuses through an authorization bypass in the Fortis for WooCommerce plugin (versions up to 1.2.0), allowing them to fraudulently mark orders as paid without receiving payment. The vulnerability stems from an inverted nonce validation check in the payment notification handler that fails to properly authenticate requests. This affects all WordPress sites running the vulnerable plugin and has no available patch.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). Affects Fortis for WooCommerce (WordPress plugin). The Fortis for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to an inverted nonce check in the 'check_fortis_notify_response' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary WooCommerce order statuses to paid/processing/completed, effectively allowing them to mark orders as paid without payment.