CVE-2025-49924 is an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability found in the Josh Kohlbach Wholesale Suite plugin for WooCommerce, specifically in versions up to and including 2.2.4.2. This vulnerability allows an attacker to escalate privileges without requiring authentication or user interaction, as indicated by the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N). The flaw arises from improper assignment or validation of user privileges within the plugin's access control mechanisms, enabling unauthorized users to perform actions reserved for higher-privileged roles. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability by potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive wholesale pricing data, modification of pricing or order information, or disruption of e-commerce operations. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the vulnerability's characteristics make it a significant risk for online stores using this plugin. The vulnerability was reserved in June 2025 and published in October 2025, but no official patches or mitigation guidance have been released yet. Organizations using Wholesale Suite should assess their exposure and prepare for remediation once patches become available.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-49924 can be substantial, especially for those operating e-commerce platforms using WooCommerce with the Wholesale Suite plugin. Unauthorized privilege escalation can lead to data breaches involving customer and pricing information, manipulation of wholesale pricing structures, fraudulent orders, and potential disruption of sales processes. This can result in financial losses, reputational damage, and regulatory compliance issues under GDPR due to unauthorized access to personal data. The availability of the e-commerce platform could also be compromised if attackers disrupt operations or inject malicious configurations. Given the plugin’s role in wholesale pricing, businesses relying on it for supply chain and sales management may face operational challenges. The lack of authentication requirement for exploitation increases the risk of automated or remote attacks, making timely mitigation critical.

1. Immediately inventory and identify all instances of the Josh Kohlbach Wholesale Suite plugin in use, noting versions to determine exposure. 2. Restrict access to the WooCommerce administrative interface and plugin management to trusted personnel only, employing network segmentation and IP whitelisting where feasible. 3. Implement strict role-based access controls within WordPress and WooCommerce to minimize privilege assignments and enforce the principle of least privilege. 4. Monitor logs and audit trails for unusual privilege escalations or unauthorized administrative actions. 5. Engage with the vendor or monitor official channels for patches or security updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly upon release. 6. Consider temporary disabling or removing the Wholesale Suite plugin if immediate patching is not possible and the risk is deemed unacceptable. 7. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the plugin’s endpoints. 8. Educate administrators about the risk and signs of exploitation to enhance detection capabilities.