CVE-2025-12975: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wahid0003 Product Feed Manager for WooCommerce – CTX Feed – Support 220+ Shopping & Social Channels
The CTX Feed – WooCommerce Product Feed Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary plugin installation due to a missing capability check on the woo_feed_plugin_installing() function in all versions up to, and including, 6.6.11. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Shop Manager-level access and above, to install arbitrary plugins which can be leveraged to achieve remote code execution.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-12975 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the CTX Feed – WooCommerce Product Feed Manager plugin for WordPress. The vulnerability exists because the woo_feed_plugin_installing() function lacks proper capability checks, allowing authenticated users with Shop Manager privileges or above to install arbitrary plugins. This unauthorized plugin installation can be leveraged to execute remote code on the affected system. The issue affects all versions up to and including 6.6.11. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.2, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Shop Manager-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to install arbitrary plugins on the WordPress site. This can lead to remote code execution, potentially compromising the entire site and underlying server. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Shop Manager-level access to trusted users only. Monitor for plugin installations and consider disabling plugin installation capabilities for non-administrator roles if possible.
CVE-2025-12975: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wahid0003 Product Feed Manager for WooCommerce – CTX Feed – Support 220+ Shopping & Social Channels
Description
The CTX Feed – WooCommerce Product Feed Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary plugin installation due to a missing capability check on the woo_feed_plugin_installing() function in all versions up to, and including, 6.6.11. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Shop Manager-level access and above, to install arbitrary plugins which can be leveraged to achieve remote code execution.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-12975 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the CTX Feed – WooCommerce Product Feed Manager plugin for WordPress. The vulnerability exists because the woo_feed_plugin_installing() function lacks proper capability checks, allowing authenticated users with Shop Manager privileges or above to install arbitrary plugins. This unauthorized plugin installation can be leveraged to execute remote code on the affected system. The issue affects all versions up to and including 6.6.11. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.2, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Shop Manager-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to install arbitrary plugins on the WordPress site. This can lead to remote code execution, potentially compromising the entire site and underlying server. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Shop Manager-level access to trusted users only. Monitor for plugin installations and consider disabling plugin installation capabilities for non-administrator roles if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-10T18:30:18.891Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699697f26aea4a407a3bdfb5
Added to database: 2/19/2026, 4:56:18 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 4:24:34 PM
Last updated: 5/22/2026, 7:09:40 PM
Views: 164
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