CVE-2025-9286
Appy Pie Connect for WooCommerce <= 1.1.2 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation via reset_user_password
Description
The Appy Pie Connect for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to missing authorization within the reset_user_password() REST handler in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to to reset the password of arbitrary users, including administrators, thereby gaining administrative access.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 3, 2025, 12:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 6, 2025, 2:56 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-9286
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the plugin to the latest version.
- Verify authorization checks in reset_user_password()
- Restrict access to password reset functionality.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-9286 has a 2 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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Appy Pie Connect for WooCommerce <= 1.1.2 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Appy Pie Connect for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to missing authorization within the reset_user_password() REST handler in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to to reset the password of arbitrary users, including administrators, thereby gaining administrative access. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-620 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/appy-pie-connect-for-woocommerce/trunk/connect-woocommerce-rest-api.php Added Reference https://wordpress.org/plugins/appy-pie-connect-for-woocommerce/ Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/36fb5b8d-1ea4-45c2-8639-b229efdb57db?source=cve