CVE-2025-4602 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting the eMagicOne Store Manager for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress, specifically all versions up to and including 1.2.5. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-73, which involves external control of file names or paths. The issue arises in the get_file() function, which allows an attacker to perform arbitrary file reads on the server hosting the plugin. This means an attacker can read the contents of any file accessible by the web server process, potentially exposing sensitive information such as configuration files, credentials, or other private data. Exploitation requires no user interaction and no privileges; however, it is contingent on either the plugin being in its default configuration with the default password set to "1:1" or the attacker having obtained valid credentials. The CVSS v3.1 score is 5.9, reflecting a medium severity due to the high impact on confidentiality but higher attack complexity and no impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits are currently in the wild, and no official patches are linked yet. The vulnerability is network exploitable without authentication in default insecure configurations, making it a significant risk for poorly configured deployments. Given the plugin's role in managing WooCommerce stores, which are e-commerce platforms, exposure of sensitive files could lead to leakage of customer data, payment information, or internal business data.

For European organizations using the eMagicOne Store Manager for WooCommerce plugin, this vulnerability poses a risk of sensitive data exposure. Since WooCommerce is widely used by small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Europe for online retail, unauthorized file reads could lead to leakage of customer personal data, payment credentials, or internal business information, potentially violating GDPR requirements and resulting in regulatory penalties. The exposure of configuration files or credentials could also facilitate further attacks, including privilege escalation or lateral movement within the network. The impact is particularly critical for organizations that have not changed the default password or have weak credential management practices. While the vulnerability does not directly affect system integrity or availability, the confidentiality breach alone can cause reputational damage, loss of customer trust, and financial losses due to compliance violations and remediation costs.

European organizations should immediately verify if they are using the eMagicOne Store Manager for WooCommerce plugin and identify the version in use. If the plugin is at or below version 1.2.5, they should: 1) Change the default password from "1:1" to a strong, unique password to prevent unauthenticated exploitation. 2) Restrict access to the plugin's administrative interfaces using IP whitelisting or VPN access to reduce exposure. 3) Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block attempts to exploit the get_file() function, particularly requests attempting directory traversal or arbitrary file reads. 4) Monitor server logs for suspicious file access patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. 5) Segregate the web server environment to limit the scope of accessible files by the web server process, minimizing sensitive file exposure. 6) Regularly audit and update all WordPress plugins and themes to the latest versions once patches become available. 7) Employ file integrity monitoring to detect unauthorized changes or access. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on configuration hardening, access control, and proactive monitoring tailored to this specific vulnerability.