CVE-2025-11741 is an authorization bypass vulnerability categorized under CWE-639 (Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key) affecting the WPC Smart Quick View for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress. The vulnerability exists in all versions up to and including 4.2.5 and is exploitable via the 'woosq_quickview' AJAX endpoint. This endpoint fails to properly restrict access to certain product posts, allowing unauthenticated attackers to retrieve information from products that are password protected, private, or in draft status. The root cause is insufficient authorization validation on the server side, permitting attackers to specify arbitrary post identifiers and extract data without any authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality by exposing sensitive product details that should remain restricted. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. No known exploits have been reported in the wild as of the publication date. The vulnerability is significant for e-commerce sites using WooCommerce with this plugin, as it undermines the intended access controls and could lead to data leakage or competitive intelligence gathering by malicious actors.

For European organizations, particularly those operating e-commerce platforms on WordPress with WooCommerce and using the WPC Smart Quick View plugin, this vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized disclosure of sensitive product information. This could include unreleased products, pricing details, or other confidential data intended only for authorized users. Such exposure can lead to reputational damage, loss of competitive advantage, and potential regulatory compliance issues under GDPR if personal or sensitive data is indirectly exposed. The vulnerability does not allow modification or deletion of data, so integrity and availability impacts are minimal. However, the ease of exploitation without authentication increases the risk profile. Attackers could automate data extraction at scale, affecting multiple sites. The impact is more pronounced for businesses relying heavily on product confidentiality or those in highly competitive markets.

1. Monitor for and apply official patches or updates from the wpclever vendor as soon as they are released to address this vulnerability. 2. Until a patch is available, restrict access to the 'woosq_quickview' AJAX endpoint by implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules that block unauthenticated requests or limit access to trusted IP ranges. 3. Employ plugin hardening techniques such as disabling or removing unused AJAX endpoints if feasible. 4. Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing focusing on AJAX endpoints and authorization controls. 5. Implement strict role-based access controls within WordPress and WooCommerce to minimize exposure of sensitive product data. 6. Monitor logs for unusual or repeated access attempts to the vulnerable endpoint to detect potential exploitation attempts early. 7. Educate development and operations teams about the risks of insufficient authorization checks in custom or third-party plugins.