CVE-2025-14173 identifies a Missing Authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Perfit WooCommerce plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.0.1. The vulnerability arises because the plugin's logout function, which is invoked via the actions function hooked to the WordPress admin_init action, lacks proper authorization checks. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to invoke the logout function by manipulating the 'action' parameter in HTTP requests. As a result, attackers can delete arbitrary plugin settings without any authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability impacts the integrity of the plugin's configuration data but does not affect confidentiality or availability directly. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting network exploitability without privileges or user interaction, and limited impact on integrity only. No patches or known exploits are currently available, indicating the vulnerability is newly disclosed. The technical root cause is the absence of authorization validation in the plugin's admin_init hook processing, which should restrict sensitive operations to authorized administrators only. This vulnerability could be exploited remotely by sending crafted requests to the WordPress site hosting the vulnerable plugin, potentially disrupting e-commerce functionality by deleting critical plugin settings. Organizations using Perfit WooCommerce should assess their exposure and implement compensating controls until an official patch is released.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a moderate risk primarily to the integrity of e-commerce operations relying on the Perfit WooCommerce plugin. Unauthorized deletion of plugin settings could lead to misconfiguration, loss of customizations, or disruption of checkout and payment workflows, potentially causing financial losses and customer dissatisfaction. While confidentiality and availability are not directly impacted, the integrity compromise could indirectly affect availability if critical settings are removed or altered. Organizations with high transaction volumes or those operating in regulated sectors (e.g., retail, finance) may face compliance risks if e-commerce functionality is impaired. The ease of exploitation (no authentication or user interaction required) increases the likelihood of opportunistic attacks, especially if the plugin is widely deployed. European businesses using WordPress and WooCommerce should consider this vulnerability a significant operational risk until mitigated. The absence of known exploits in the wild provides a window for proactive defense, but the lack of patches necessitates immediate attention to alternative protective measures.

1. Immediately restrict access to the WordPress admin_init hook and any endpoints processing the 'action' parameter related to the Perfit WooCommerce plugin, using web application firewalls (WAF) or server-level access controls. 2. Implement manual authorization checks in the plugin code or via custom hooks to ensure only authenticated administrators can invoke sensitive functions like logout or settings deletion. 3. Monitor web server and application logs for unusual or repeated requests containing the 'action' parameter targeting the plugin, indicating potential exploitation attempts. 4. Disable or uninstall the Perfit WooCommerce plugin if it is not critical to business operations until an official patch is released. 5. Keep WordPress core and all plugins updated and subscribe to vendor security advisories for timely patch deployment. 6. Employ security plugins that can detect and block unauthorized access attempts to admin functions. 7. Conduct regular backups of plugin settings and site configurations to enable rapid restoration if unauthorized changes occur. 8. Educate site administrators about this vulnerability and encourage vigilance for suspicious site behavior. 9. Coordinate with hosting providers to apply network-level protections and monitoring. 10. Prepare incident response plans specifically addressing unauthorized configuration changes in e-commerce plugins.