CVE-2025-12389: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in sidngr Import Export For WooCommerce
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-12389 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Import Export For WooCommerce plugin for WordPress. The update_setting() function lacks a capability check, enabling authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber and above) to update plugin settings unauthorized. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.6.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low attack complexity, requiring low privileges and no user interaction, resulting in integrity impact only.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can modify the plugin's settings without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized changes in plugin configuration, potentially affecting the plugin's behavior or data handling. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported. No known exploits are currently observed in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user roles to trusted individuals only and monitor for unauthorized changes to plugin settings. Avoid granting Subscriber or higher privileges to untrusted users.
CVE-2025-12389: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in sidngr Import Export For WooCommerce
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.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-12389 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Import Export For WooCommerce plugin for WordPress. The update_setting() function lacks a capability check, enabling authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber and above) to update plugin settings unauthorized. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.6.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low attack complexity, requiring low privileges and no user interaction, resulting in integrity impact only.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can modify the plugin's settings without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized changes in plugin configuration, potentially affecting the plugin's behavior or data handling. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported. No known exploits are currently observed in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user roles to trusted individuals only and monitor for unauthorized changes to plugin settings. Avoid granting Subscriber or higher privileges to untrusted users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-28T13:13:22.814Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 690984dd2b77ca42b4883ec5
Added to database: 11/4/2025, 4:45:17 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:18:52 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 2:23:11 AM
Views: 126
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