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CVE-2024-0629 - 2checkout_payment_gateway Plugin

CVE-2024-0629

The 2Checkout Payment Gateway for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the sniff_ins function in all versions up to, and including, 6.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to make changes to orders and mark them as paid.

CVE-2024-0629

MEDIUM CVSS 5.3 Published 2024-05-02 Updated 2024-11-21
AI Risk Elevated (60/100) Active Exploit: No strong signal Published Exploit: No public exploit references Priority: P3 Priority
Severity Band MEDIUM
CVSS Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Components 2
Reference Links 2
AI Risk Engine Elevated (60/100)
Exploitability High
Active Exploitation No strong signal
Published Exploit Status No public exploit references

Threat Timeline

  1. 2024-05-02 CVE published and first recorded in the threat feed.
  2. 2024-11-21 Record updated with latest vulnerability metadata.
  3. 2026-04-09 AI technical context refreshed for mitigation and impact guidance.
  4. Now Monitoring for follow-up changes, linked references, and new related CVEs.

AI Context

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AI Updated 38 days ago

AI enriched 38 days ago (2026-04-09 10:32 UTC)

Technical Summary

The 2Checkout Payment Gateway for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the sniff_ins function in all versions up to, and including, 6.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to make changes to orders and mark them as paid.

Potential Impact

Severity is MEDIUM (CVSS 5.3). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.

Exploitability Assessment

Exploitability is assessed as High based on remote code execution potential, low-bar exploit prerequisites.

Primary risk drivers: remote code execution potential, low-bar exploit prerequisites

Mitigation Recommendations

Validate affected product versions, prioritize patching, and monitor references for vendor remediation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, apply compensating controls and limit exposure of vulnerable surfaces.

Detection & Monitoring

Track authentication anomalies, unexpected file writes, and suspicious plugin API activity around affected components.

Business Impact Lens

Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.

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