Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-11008 affects the WordPress wp-invoice plugin before version 4.1.1. The issue involves incorrect access control around PayPal payer metadata updates, meaning unauthorized changes to payment-related metadata may have been possible. Public sources do not provide a CVSS score or confirmed exploitation evidence. Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the wp-invoice plugin before 4.1.1, especially sites using its PayPal invoice/payment functionality. Sites without the plugin or already on 4.1.1 or later are not indicated as affected by the bundle. Prioritize remediation for any active WordPress site that still uses wp-invoice with PayPal payments. The known technical detail is narrow, but payment metadata integrity has business relevance. If the plugin is not present or is updated, urgency drops substantially. Mitigation focus: Upgrade wp-invoice to version 4.1.1 or later where still deployed.; Review vendor/plugin guidance before changing production payment workflows.; Disable or remove wp-invoice if it is unused..
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- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8378CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-invoice/#developersCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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