CVE-2025-14366 identifies a Missing Authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the dugudlabs Eyewear prescription form plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 6.0.1. The vulnerability arises because the SubmitCatProductRequest AJAX action lacks proper authorization checks, enabling unauthenticated attackers to invoke this action remotely. By exploiting this flaw, attackers can create arbitrary WooCommerce products with attacker-controlled 'Name', 'Price', and 'Parent' (category) parameters. This unauthorized product creation compromises the integrity of the e-commerce catalog, potentially enabling fraudulent listings, price manipulation, or supply chain confusion. The vulnerability does not expose sensitive data (no confidentiality impact) nor does it disrupt service availability. The attack vector is network-based with no privileges or user interaction required, making exploitation straightforward if the plugin is present and active. No patches or official fixes are currently available, and no known exploits have been observed in the wild. The vulnerability was published on December 13, 2025, with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (medium severity), reflecting its moderate impact and ease of exploitation. The plugin is used in WordPress environments integrated with WooCommerce, a popular e-commerce platform, increasing the potential attack surface. Organizations relying on this plugin should prioritize detection and mitigation to prevent unauthorized product manipulation.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a risk primarily to e-commerce integrity. Unauthorized creation of WooCommerce products can lead to fraudulent or misleading product listings, price manipulation, and potential financial losses or reputational damage. Attackers could exploit this to introduce counterfeit or unauthorized products, confuse customers, or disrupt inventory management. While confidentiality and availability are not directly impacted, the integrity compromise can undermine customer trust and compliance with consumer protection regulations. Organizations with large online retail operations using WordPress and WooCommerce, especially those incorporating the dugudlabs Eyewear prescription form plugin, are at heightened risk. This could affect online eyewear retailers, optometry clinics, and related businesses operating in Europe. The vulnerability could also be leveraged as a foothold for further attacks if combined with other weaknesses. Given the ease of exploitation without authentication, the threat is significant for any unpatched systems. The absence of known exploits in the wild suggests limited current exploitation but does not preclude future attacks, emphasizing the need for proactive mitigation.

1. Monitor official dugudlabs channels and WordPress plugin repositories for security updates or patches addressing CVE-2025-14366 and apply them promptly once available. 2. Until an official patch is released, implement custom authorization checks on the SubmitCatProductRequest AJAX action to ensure only authenticated and authorized users can create or modify WooCommerce products. 3. Restrict access to AJAX endpoints via web application firewalls (WAFs) or server-level access controls to limit exposure to unauthenticated requests. 4. Conduct regular audits of WooCommerce product catalogs to detect unauthorized or suspicious product entries, focusing on unusual names, prices, or categories. 5. Enable detailed logging and alerting for product creation events to facilitate rapid detection of exploitation attempts. 6. Educate development and security teams about this vulnerability to ensure awareness and readiness to respond. 7. Consider temporarily disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin if it is not critical to business operations until a fix is available. 8. Employ network segmentation and least privilege principles to limit the impact of potential exploitation. 9. Use security plugins or endpoint protection solutions capable of detecting anomalous WordPress activity related to unauthorized product creation. 10. Engage with WooCommerce and WordPress security communities to stay informed about emerging threats and mitigation strategies related to this vulnerability.