CVE-2026-9832: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-7cxm-23jc-4x3x
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-347
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-9832 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-347: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product does not verify, or incorrectly verifies, the cryptographic signature for data.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-9832 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-9832
GHSA Identifier GHSA-7cxm-23jc-4x3x
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-347: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2026-9832

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-9832, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-347: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature, where the product does not verify, or incorrectly verifies, the cryptographic signature for data. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

The Payment Gateway of Stripe for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.8. This is due to the publicly accessible `woocommerce_api_wt_stripe` webhook endpoint (`EH_Stripe_Webhook_Handler::handle()`) wrapping the only call to `\Stripe\Webhook::constructEvent()` inside an `if (!empty($endpoint_secret))` guard that is never entered on default installations — because the `eh_stripe_webhook_secret` option is empty after a fresh plugin install — causing the raw, attacker-controlled POST body to be decoded and processed as a fully trusted Stripe event without any signature verification, authentication, or authorization. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to send forged Stripe webhook events to manipulate WooCommerce order statuses, including marking unpaid orders as paid or completed via `payment_complete()`, forcing legitimate orders into a failed state, fabricating dispute notifications, and injecting forged refund events. This vulnerability is only exploitable when the Stripe webhook signing secret has not been configured by an administrator; once a valid signing secret is saved, `\Stripe\Webhook::constructEvent()` is enforced and forged requests are rejected.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-9832 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-9832
plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/payment-gat... WEB
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/payment-gateway-stripe-and-woocommerce-integration/tags/5.0.7/includes/class-eh-stripe-webhook-handler.php#L18
plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/payment-gat... WEB
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/payment-gateway-stripe-and-woocommerce-integration/tags/5.0.7/includes/class-eh-stripe-webhook-handler.php#L321
plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/payment-gat... WEB
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/payment-gateway-stripe-and-woocommerce-integration/tags/5.0.7/includes/class-eh-stripe-webhook-handler.php#L66
plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/payment-gat... WEB
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/payment-gateway-stripe-and-woocommerce-integration/tags/5.0.7/includes/class-eh-stripe-webhook-handler.php#L93
plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/payment-gat... WEB
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/payment-gateway-stripe-and-woocommerce-integration/tags/5.0.8/includes/class-eh-stripe-webhook-handler.php#L18
plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/payment-gat... WEB
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/payment-gateway-stripe-and-woocommerce-integration/tags/5.0.8/includes/class-eh-stripe-webhook-handler.php#L321
plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/payment-gat... WEB
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/payment-gateway-stripe-and-woocommerce-integration/tags/5.0.8/includes/class-eh-stripe-webhook-handler.php#L66
plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/payment-gat... WEB
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/payment-gateway-stripe-and-woocommerce-integration/tags/5.0.8/includes/class-eh-stripe-webhook-handler.php#L93
plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset WEB
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&old=3575195%40payment-gateway-stripe-and-woocommerce-integration&new=3575195%40payment-gateway-stripe-and-woocommerce-integration
www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulner... WEB
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2cef154c-efb8-4455-9be6-e3cf8b95e9d3?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-9832?
CVE-2026-9832 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-347: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-9832?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-9832?
CVE-2026-9832 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-9832?
CVE-2026-9832 is classified under CWE-347: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature (The product does not verify, or incorrectly verifies, the cryptographic signature for data.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-9832?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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