CVE-2026-110362 in PlanetStudio Payment Gateway Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 10/15/2026
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Planet studio PlanetStudio Payment Gateway planetstudio-payment-gateway allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects PlanetStudio Payment Gateway: from n/a through 1.3.3.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/15/2026
The identified vulnerability represents a critical failure in access control mechanisms within the PlanetStudio Payment Gateway, specifically affecting versions ranging from initial releases up to version 1.3.3. This flaw is categorized under CWE-284, which denotes Improper Access Control, and aligns with MITRE ATT&CK technique T1078, Valid Accounts, as it involves bypassing intended security restrictions through misconfigured permissions rather than exploiting a code execution bug directly. The core issue stems from the application's inability to properly verify user privileges before processing sensitive payment-related requests, allowing attackers who possess valid credentials or even unauthenticated users in some configurations to escalate their access levels beyond what is authorized by the system administrator.
From a technical perspective, this vulnerability likely manifests through insufficient server-side validation of session tokens or API parameters during transactional operations. When an authenticated user attempts to interact with administrative endpoints or modify payment gateway settings, the application fails to cross-reference the current user's role against the required permissions for that specific action. This oversight permits lateral movement within the application environment, where a standard end-user can manipulate configuration files, view sensitive customer data, or alter transaction routing rules intended only for system administrators. The absence of robust authorization checks means that the security boundary between different user tiers is effectively non-existent, rendering traditional role-based access control models ineffective against targeted exploitation attempts.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe due to the nature of payment gateways as high-value targets in cyber attacks. An attacker successfully exploiting this flaw can compromise the integrity and confidentiality of financial data processed by the gateway. This includes the potential exposure of personally identifiable information, credit card details, and transaction histories stored or transmitted through the system. Furthermore, the ability to modify access control settings allows for persistent backdoors, enabling long-term unauthorized access even if initial entry points are patched. Such compromises can lead to significant financial fraud, regulatory non-compliance with standards like PCI DSS, and substantial reputational damage for organizations relying on PlanetStudio for their payment infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies must prioritize immediate remediation through software updates as the primary defense vector. Administrators should upgrade the PlanetStudio Payment Gateway to a version later than 1.3.3 where these authorization checks have been rigorously implemented and tested. In scenarios where upgrading is not immediately feasible, temporary mitigations include implementing strict network-level access controls via firewalls or web application firewalls to restrict administrative endpoints to trusted IP addresses only. Additionally, enforcing multi-factor authentication for all administrative accounts adds a layer of defense that can mitigate the risk posed by stolen credentials attempting to exploit this authorization flaw. Regular security audits and penetration testing focused on access control logic are also recommended to identify similar misconfigurations across other modules within the payment ecosystem.