CVE-2025-48144 is a high-severity security vulnerability affecting the 'Import Export For WooCommerce' plugin developed by sidngr, specifically versions up to and including 1.6.2. The vulnerability is classified as a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) issue (CWE-352) that enables an attacker to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of an authenticated user. In this case, the CSRF vulnerability allows an attacker to inject stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) payloads into the plugin's functionality. Stored XSS occurs when malicious scripts are permanently stored on the target server (e.g., in a database) and executed in the context of other users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or further compromise. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating a high impact. The vector string (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L) shows that the attack can be performed remotely over the network without privileges but requires user interaction (UI:R). The scope is changed (S:C), meaning the vulnerability affects resources beyond the initially vulnerable component. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low to moderate level. No known exploits are currently in the wild, and no official patches have been published yet. The vulnerability arises because the plugin does not sufficiently verify the authenticity of requests, allowing attackers to trick authenticated users into submitting malicious requests that store XSS payloads. This can lead to persistent client-side code execution within the WooCommerce administrative or user interface, potentially compromising site security and user data.

For European organizations using WooCommerce with the vulnerable sidngr Import Export plugin, this vulnerability poses significant risks. Attackers could exploit CSRF to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of administrators or users, leading to session hijacking, unauthorized actions, data theft, or defacement. This can disrupt e-commerce operations, damage brand reputation, and result in regulatory non-compliance, especially under GDPR where data breaches must be reported and can incur heavy fines. The ability to perform stored XSS via CSRF increases the attack surface, as attackers can persistently compromise multiple users. Given WooCommerce's popularity among European small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for online retail, the threat could impact a wide range of sectors including retail, services, and digital goods. The vulnerability could also be leveraged as a foothold for further lateral movement or supply chain attacks within affected organizations. The lack of patches and known exploits means organizations must proactively mitigate risk to avoid potential future exploitation.

1. Immediate mitigation should include disabling or uninstalling the sidngr Import Export For WooCommerce plugin until a security patch is released. 2. Monitor official vendor channels and Patchstack for updates or patches addressing CVE-2025-48144 and apply them promptly. 3. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious CSRF attempts and XSS payloads targeting WooCommerce endpoints. 4. Enforce strict Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to limit the execution of unauthorized scripts within the web application. 5. Educate administrators and users to avoid clicking on suspicious links or performing sensitive actions from untrusted sources to reduce user interaction risk. 6. Review and strengthen anti-CSRF tokens and validation mechanisms in custom WooCommerce plugins or themes to prevent similar vulnerabilities. 7. Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing focusing on CSRF and XSS vectors in e-commerce platforms. 8. Maintain up-to-date backups and incident response plans to quickly recover from potential compromises.