CVE-2025-48265 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability identified in the Pektsekye Year Make Model Search plugin for WooCommerce, affecting versions up to 1.0.11. CSRF vulnerabilities occur when an attacker tricks an authenticated user into submitting a malicious request to a web application without their consent or knowledge. In this case, the vulnerability allows an attacker to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of a logged-in user by exploiting the lack of proper anti-CSRF protections in the plugin. The vulnerability does not require any privileges (PR:N), can be exploited remotely over the network (AV:N), and requires user interaction (UI:R), such as clicking a crafted link or visiting a malicious website. The attack complexity is low (AC:L), meaning it is relatively easy to exploit. The impact is limited to integrity (I:L) with no confidentiality or availability impact. This suggests that an attacker could potentially manipulate or alter data related to the Year Make Model Search functionality within WooCommerce but cannot directly access sensitive data or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability affects the plugin used in WooCommerce, a widely adopted e-commerce platform built on WordPress, which is popular among small to medium-sized online retailers. Since the plugin facilitates vehicle part or product searches by year, make, and model, unauthorized modifications could lead to incorrect product listings or order issues, potentially damaging business operations and customer trust. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches have been published yet, indicating that organizations using this plugin should prioritize monitoring and mitigation efforts.

For European organizations operating e-commerce websites using WooCommerce with the Pektsekye Year Make Model Search plugin, this vulnerability poses a moderate risk. The primary impact is on data integrity, where attackers could manipulate search parameters or product listings, leading to incorrect product information being displayed or orders being misrouted. This can result in customer dissatisfaction, increased support costs, and potential revenue loss. Although the vulnerability does not directly compromise confidentiality or availability, the integrity issues could indirectly affect brand reputation and customer trust. Given the widespread use of WooCommerce in Europe, especially among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in automotive parts and accessories sectors, the vulnerability could have a noticeable operational impact if exploited. Additionally, regulatory frameworks such as the GDPR emphasize data integrity and accuracy, so any manipulation of product data could have compliance implications if it leads to misleading information or transactional errors.

To mitigate this CSRF vulnerability, European organizations should implement the following specific measures: 1) Immediately audit the usage of the Pektsekye Year Make Model Search plugin and identify all WooCommerce installations running affected versions. 2) Apply any available patches or updates from the vendor as soon as they are released. Since no patches are currently available, consider temporarily disabling the plugin or restricting its usage to trusted users only. 3) Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules that detect and block suspicious CSRF attempts targeting the plugin’s endpoints. 4) Enforce strict Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to reduce the risk of malicious cross-site requests. 5) Educate users and administrators about the risks of clicking untrusted links and visiting suspicious websites to reduce the likelihood of user interaction-based exploitation. 6) Review and enhance anti-CSRF tokens and validation mechanisms in custom WooCommerce plugins or themes to prevent similar vulnerabilities. 7) Monitor logs for unusual activity related to the plugin’s functionality to detect potential exploitation attempts early.