CVE-2025-49340 is a vulnerability identified in the Digages Direct Payments WP plugin, a WordPress extension used for payment processing. The issue is classified under CWE-497, which pertains to the exposure of sensitive system information to unauthorized entities. Specifically, this vulnerability allows an attacker with low-level privileges (PR:L) but no user interaction (UI:N) to retrieve embedded sensitive data from the plugin. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.3.0, though the exact range is unspecified (noted as 'n/a' to 1.3.0). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.3, indicating a medium severity level primarily due to confidentiality impact (C:L) without affecting integrity (I:N) or availability (A:N). The attack vector is network-based (AV:N), and the attack complexity is low (AC:L), meaning exploitation can be performed remotely and easily by an authenticated user with minimal privileges. No patches are currently linked, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild, suggesting the vulnerability is either newly disclosed or not yet actively exploited. The exposure of sensitive system information could include configuration details, API keys, or other embedded secrets that, if accessed, might facilitate further attacks such as privilege escalation, fraud, or data breaches. The plugin’s role in payment processing heightens the risk, as attackers could leverage leaked information to compromise financial transactions or customer data. The vulnerability’s scope is limited to the plugin itself and does not directly affect the underlying WordPress core or other components. However, given the widespread use of WordPress and its plugins in European e-commerce, the potential impact is significant. Organizations relying on this plugin should monitor for updates from the vendor and implement compensating controls to restrict access to sensitive plugin resources.

For European organizations, the primary impact of CVE-2025-49340 is the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information embedded within the Digages Direct Payments WP plugin. This exposure could lead to indirect consequences such as enabling attackers to craft more targeted attacks, including fraud, phishing, or privilege escalation within the affected systems. Since the vulnerability requires low privileges but no user interaction, insider threats or compromised low-level accounts could exploit it remotely. The confidentiality breach could undermine customer trust, especially in sectors handling financial transactions, such as e-commerce and online services. Although the vulnerability does not affect system integrity or availability directly, the leaked information could be leveraged to compromise payment processes or customer data, leading to regulatory non-compliance under GDPR and potential financial penalties. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, emphasizing the need for proactive mitigation. Organizations with high reliance on WordPress payment plugins should consider this vulnerability a moderate risk that could escalate if combined with other vulnerabilities or social engineering attacks.

1. Monitor the Digages vendor channels and security advisories for official patches or updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available. 2. Restrict access to the Direct Payments WP plugin’s administrative and configuration interfaces to trusted users only, employing role-based access controls and least privilege principles. 3. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the plugin’s endpoints that may attempt to retrieve sensitive data. 4. Conduct regular audits of plugin configurations and embedded sensitive data to minimize exposure and remove unnecessary secrets or credentials. 5. Employ network segmentation to isolate payment processing components from general user access and reduce the attack surface. 6. Enable detailed logging and monitoring of access to the plugin’s resources to detect anomalous activities indicative of exploitation attempts. 7. Educate administrators and developers about the risks of sensitive data exposure and secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities. 8. Consider alternative payment plugins with stronger security track records if timely patches are unavailable.