CVE-2025-12979: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in uscnanbu Welcart e-Commerce
The Welcart e-Commerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'usces_export' action in all versions up to, and including, 2.11.24. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to access configured payment credentials (ex. PayPal api secret) , as well as business contact details, mail templates, and other operational settings tied to the store.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-12979 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin. The issue arises because the 'usces_export' action lacks a capability check, enabling unauthenticated users to export sensitive configuration data. This includes payment credentials and other operational settings critical to the store's security and privacy. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.11.24. The CVSS 3.1 score of 5.3 reflects the potential confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact. No patch or official fix details are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
An attacker can gain unauthorized read access to sensitive store configuration data, including payment API secrets and business contact information. This exposure could lead to further compromise of payment systems or privacy violations. However, the vulnerability does not affect system integrity or availability. There are no known active exploits reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the plugin's export functionality by applying custom authorization checks or disabling the 'usces_export' action if possible. Monitor official Welcart or WordPress security channels for updates and patches.
CVE-2025-12979: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in uscnanbu Welcart e-Commerce
Description
The Welcart e-Commerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'usces_export' action in all versions up to, and including, 2.11.24. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to access configured payment credentials (ex. PayPal api secret) , as well as business contact details, mail templates, and other operational settings tied to the store.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-12979 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin. The issue arises because the 'usces_export' action lacks a capability check, enabling unauthenticated users to export sensitive configuration data. This includes payment credentials and other operational settings critical to the store's security and privacy. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.11.24. The CVSS 3.1 score of 5.3 reflects the potential confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact. No patch or official fix details are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
An attacker can gain unauthorized read access to sensitive store configuration data, including payment API secrets and business contact information. This exposure could lead to further compromise of payment systems or privacy violations. However, the vulnerability does not affect system integrity or availability. There are no known active exploits reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the plugin's export functionality by applying custom authorization checks or disabling the 'usces_export' action if possible. Monitor official Welcart or WordPress security channels for updates and patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-10T19:00:51.010Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 691553e024a15f0eafbbc0ae
Added to database: 11/13/2025, 3:43:28 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:03:27 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 2:23:29 AM
Views: 181
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