CVE-2025-39497 is a stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability classified under CWE-79 affecting Dokan Pro, a popular multi-vendor e-commerce WordPress plugin. The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which allows malicious input to be stored and later rendered unsanitized in the web interface. This enables an attacker with limited privileges (PR:L) to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users, potentially including administrators. The attack requires user interaction (UI:R), such as an administrator or user viewing the infected page, to trigger the payload. The vulnerability affects Dokan Pro versions up to 3.14.5, with no fixed version currently indicated in the provided data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting medium severity with network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), and scope change (S:C), indicating that the vulnerability can affect resources beyond the initially vulnerable component. The impact includes partial loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as attackers can steal session tokens, manipulate content, or perform actions on behalf of users. No known exploits are reported in the wild yet, but the vulnerability is publicly disclosed and should be treated seriously due to the widespread use of Dokan Pro in e-commerce environments.

For European organizations, especially those operating e-commerce platforms using Dokan Pro, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Successful exploitation can lead to session hijacking, unauthorized actions, defacement, or data theft, impacting customer trust and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR). The compromise of administrative accounts could lead to broader system control or data leakage. Given the multi-vendor nature of Dokan Pro, attackers might leverage this vulnerability to target multiple vendors within a single platform, amplifying the impact. The medium severity score suggests moderate but tangible risks to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Disruption of e-commerce services could result in financial losses and reputational damage. Additionally, the vulnerability could be leveraged as a foothold for further attacks within the network. The requirement for user interaction and limited privileges reduces the ease of exploitation but does not eliminate the threat, especially in environments with many users and administrators.

1. Monitor Dokan Pro vendor announcements and apply security patches promptly once released to address CVE-2025-39497. 2. Implement strict input validation and output encoding on all user-generated content fields to prevent injection of malicious scripts. 3. Limit user privileges rigorously, ensuring that only trusted users have administrative or content publishing rights to reduce the attack surface. 4. Employ Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts in browsers. 5. Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing focused on XSS vulnerabilities within the e-commerce platform. 6. Educate administrators and users about the risks of clicking on suspicious links or interacting with untrusted content. 7. Use Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules tuned to detect and block XSS payloads targeting Dokan Pro. 8. Monitor logs for unusual activity or signs of XSS exploitation attempts, such as unexpected script execution or anomalous user behavior. 9. Consider isolating vendor content or sandboxing user inputs where feasible to contain potential attacks. 10. Backup critical data regularly to enable recovery in case of compromise.