CVE-2025-12389
Import Export For WooCommerce <= 1.6.2 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Settings Update
Description
The Import Export For WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the update_setting() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugin's record setting.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 4, 2025, 5:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 4, 2025, 5:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Import Export For WooCommerce plugin.
- Verify the update includes the capability check fix.
- Ensure only authorized users can modify settings.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2025-12389.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wordpress.org/plugins/import-export-for-woocommerce/ | |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a5a93e3f-54c6-4970-96fd-fab0e81f7034?source=cve |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Import Export For WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the update_setting() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugin's record setting. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://wordpress.org/plugins/import-export-for-woocommerce/ Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a5a93e3f-54c6-4970-96fd-fab0e81f7034?source=cve