The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-58939 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) issue in the highwarden Super Store Finder WordPress plugin, affecting versions up to and including 7.5. CSRF vulnerabilities allow attackers to induce authenticated users to perform unwanted actions on a web application in which they are currently authenticated. In this case, the Super Store Finder plugin, which provides store location services on WordPress sites, does not properly validate the origin of requests that modify its settings or data. An attacker can craft a malicious web page or link that, when visited by an authenticated administrator or user with sufficient privileges, triggers unauthorized changes such as altering store locations, settings, or other plugin data. The vulnerability does not require the attacker to have direct access to the victim’s credentials but relies on the victim being logged into the vulnerable site. No known exploits have been reported in the wild, and no CVSS score has been assigned yet. The lack of patch links suggests that a fix may still be pending or in development. The vulnerability impacts the integrity and availability of the plugin’s data and potentially the broader website functionality if critical settings are altered. The attack vector is web-based and requires user interaction in the form of visiting a malicious site or clicking a crafted link, but no additional authentication bypass is involved. The plugin’s widespread use in e-commerce and retail websites makes this a relevant threat for organizations relying on WordPress for their store locator functionalities.

For European organizations, the impact of this CSRF vulnerability can be significant, particularly for those using the Super Store Finder plugin to provide critical store location services to customers. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized modification of store data, misleading customers, and damaging brand reputation. It could also disrupt business operations by corrupting the plugin’s configuration or data, potentially causing downtime or degraded user experience. Since the vulnerability requires an authenticated user to be tricked, organizations with multiple administrators or editors are at higher risk. The integrity of customer-facing information is compromised, which could lead to loss of trust and potential regulatory scrutiny under GDPR if customer data or service availability is affected. Although no direct data breach is indicated, the manipulation of site content or settings can indirectly lead to broader security issues or facilitate further attacks. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as attackers often weaponize such vulnerabilities once disclosed. The impact on availability and integrity, combined with the potential for social engineering to trigger the exploit, makes this a moderate threat to European businesses reliant on this plugin.

To mitigate this CSRF vulnerability, organizations should first monitor for any official patches or updates released by the highwarden vendor and apply them immediately. In the absence of a patch, administrators should implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious cross-site requests targeting the plugin’s endpoints. Enforcing strict user role management and limiting the number of users with administrative privileges reduces the attack surface. Additionally, enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all administrative accounts can help prevent unauthorized access even if credentials are compromised. Site owners should also ensure that anti-CSRF tokens are properly implemented in all forms and AJAX requests related to the plugin, either by applying custom code fixes or using security plugins that enforce such protections. Regular security audits and monitoring of logs for unusual activity related to the plugin’s functions are recommended. Educating users about phishing and social engineering risks can reduce the likelihood of successful exploitation. Finally, consider temporarily disabling or replacing the plugin with a more secure alternative if a timely patch is not available.