CVE-2025-49924 is an incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability found in the Josh Kohlbach Wholesale Suite plugin for WooCommerce, specifically versions up to and including 2.2.4.2. This vulnerability allows an attacker with no prior privileges (PR:N) and no user interaction (UI:N) to escalate their privileges within the affected system. The flaw arises from improper assignment or validation of user privileges within the plugin's code, potentially enabling unauthorized users to gain elevated access rights. This can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of wholesale pricing data and order management functions. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 reflects a network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:L/I:L/A:L). Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the public disclosure increases the risk of exploitation attempts. The vulnerability affects WooCommerce installations using this plugin, which is popular among wholesale e-commerce businesses for managing tiered pricing and customer roles. The lack of a patch link suggests that a fix may not yet be available, emphasizing the need for immediate attention from users and administrators.

For European organizations, particularly those operating e-commerce platforms using WooCommerce with the Wholesale Suite plugin, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Exploitation could allow attackers to manipulate wholesale pricing, access sensitive customer and order data, or disrupt order processing, leading to financial losses and damage to business reputation. The ability to escalate privileges without authentication or user interaction means that attackers can potentially automate exploitation remotely, increasing the threat surface. This is especially critical for businesses relying on wholesale operations, where pricing integrity and order accuracy are vital. Additionally, compromised systems could be leveraged for further attacks within the network, threatening broader organizational security. Regulatory compliance risks also arise, as unauthorized data access could violate GDPR requirements, leading to legal and financial penalties.

Organizations should immediately audit their WooCommerce installations to identify the presence of the Wholesale Suite plugin and verify the version in use. Until an official patch is released, restrict access to plugin management interfaces to trusted administrators only, employing the principle of least privilege. Implement web application firewalls (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious privilege escalation attempts targeting this plugin. Monitor logs for unusual activity related to user role changes or privilege assignments. Consider temporarily disabling the Wholesale Suite plugin if wholesale functionality can be paused without business disruption. Engage with the vendor or security community to obtain or develop patches promptly. Additionally, ensure that all WooCommerce and WordPress core components are up to date to minimize the attack surface. Educate staff on the risks and signs of exploitation attempts to enhance detection capabilities.