CVE-2026-56048 tychesoftwares CVE debrief

Who should care

Users of WooCommerce, particularly those utilizing Payment Gateway Based Fees and Discounts for WooCommerce plugin versions <= 3.0.0, should prioritize updating or mitigating this vulnerability. Security teams monitoring e-commerce platforms and WordPress installations should assess potential exposure. Developers integrating with WooCommerce payment gateways may need to review and adjust their implementations.

Technical summary

CVE-2026-56048 is an Unauthenticated Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) vulnerability in the Payment Gateway Based Fees and Discounts for WooCommerce plugin. The CVSS:3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L, indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and a mix of integrity and availability impacts. The vulnerability allows unauthorized manipulation of objects, potentially leading to data exposure or system compromise. The CWE-639 weakness is associated with this vulnerability.

Defensive priority

Medium priority should be given to identifying and updating WooCommerce installations using Payment Gateway Based Fees and Discounts for WooCommerce plugin versions <= 3.0.0. Security teams should verify plugin versions and assess potential exposure, considering compensating controls until official patches are available.

Recommended defensive actions

• Inventory WooCommerce installations for Payment Gateway Based Fees and Discounts for WooCommerce plugin versions <= 3.0.0
• Apply patches or updates when available
• Implement Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) to detect and block IDOR attacks
• Monitor for suspicious activity and adjust detection rules as needed
• Consider temporary compensating controls, such as restricting access to payment gateway configurations

Evidence notes

The CVE was published on June 26, 2026, and last modified on June 29, 2026. The NVD provides official details, while Patchstack has identified this vulnerability in their database. Vendor confirmation and mitigation guidance are pending. The CVE record and NVD detail provide primary sources for this vulnerability.

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