CVE-2025-54004 identifies a missing authorization vulnerability in the WC Lovers WCFM – Frontend Manager for WooCommerce plugin, specifically in versions up to and including 6.7.21. The vulnerability arises from incorrectly configured access control security levels within the plugin, which manages frontend vendor and store management capabilities in WooCommerce environments. This misconfiguration allows an attacker with limited privileges (low privileges) and network access to bypass intended authorization checks, potentially accessing or performing actions beyond their assigned permissions. Exploitation requires some user interaction, such as triggering specific frontend management functions, but does not require elevated privileges or administrative access. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality to a limited extent, as unauthorized users may gain access to restricted information, but it does not affect data integrity or system availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 2.6, reflecting low severity due to the complexity of exploitation and limited impact. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild. The plugin is widely used in WooCommerce-based e-commerce platforms to facilitate vendor management, making this vulnerability relevant to online retail environments. The lack of a patch link suggests that a fix may not yet be publicly available, emphasizing the need for vigilance and interim protective measures.

For European organizations, especially those operating e-commerce platforms using WooCommerce with the WCFM plugin, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to vendor management functions or sensitive frontend data. Although the impact is limited to confidentiality and does not affect integrity or availability, unauthorized data exposure can lead to privacy violations, loss of customer trust, and potential compliance issues under regulations such as GDPR. Attackers exploiting this flaw could view or extract information intended only for authorized users, potentially including vendor details or order information. The risk is heightened in multi-vendor marketplaces where frontend management controls critical business operations. While the low CVSS score indicates limited immediate danger, the vulnerability could be leveraged as part of a broader attack chain. European organizations with complex WooCommerce deployments should consider this a moderate operational risk, particularly given the lack of known exploits but the potential for future weaponization.

1. Monitor official WC Lovers and WooCommerce channels for security patches addressing CVE-2025-54004 and apply updates promptly once available. 2. Conduct a thorough audit of user roles and permissions within the WooCommerce and WCFM environments to ensure least privilege principles are enforced, minimizing the number of users with frontend management access. 3. Restrict network access to the frontend management interfaces using IP whitelisting, VPNs, or web application firewalls to reduce exposure to unauthorized users. 4. Implement enhanced logging and monitoring of frontend management activities to detect unusual access patterns or privilege escalations. 5. Educate users and administrators about the risks of interacting with untrusted content or links that could trigger the vulnerability. 6. Consider temporary disabling or limiting the use of vulnerable plugin features if patching is delayed and risk is deemed significant. 7. Review and harden WooCommerce security configurations overall, including regular backups and incident response readiness.