CVE-2025-60219 is a critical vulnerability classified under CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) affecting the HaruTheme WooCommerce Designer Pro plugin, versions up to 1.9.24. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files, including malicious web shells, to the web server hosting the vulnerable WooCommerce Designer Pro plugin. Since the vulnerability does not require any authentication or user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network, it poses a severe risk. Exploitation enables attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server, leading to full compromise of the affected web application and potentially the underlying server environment. The CVSS v3.1 score of 10.0 reflects the highest severity, indicating critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with an attack vector of network, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The vulnerability affects e-commerce websites using WooCommerce Designer Pro, a plugin that customizes WooCommerce product designs, making it a high-value target for attackers seeking to compromise online stores. The lack of a patch or mitigation guidance in the provided information suggests that organizations must urgently apply workarounds or monitor for updates from the vendor. Given the nature of the vulnerability, attackers could deploy web shells to maintain persistent access, steal sensitive customer data, manipulate product or order information, or use the compromised server as a pivot point for further attacks within the network.

For European organizations, especially those operating e-commerce platforms using WooCommerce Designer Pro, this vulnerability represents a critical threat. Successful exploitation can lead to complete takeover of the web server, exposing customer personal and payment data, violating GDPR regulations, and causing significant reputational and financial damage. The ability to upload web shells means attackers can maintain long-term access, conduct fraud, or launch ransomware attacks. Disruption of online sales services can result in direct revenue loss and customer trust erosion. Additionally, compromised servers can be leveraged to attack other internal systems or be part of botnets, amplifying the impact. Given the strict data protection laws in Europe, breaches resulting from this vulnerability could lead to heavy fines and legal consequences. Organizations relying on WooCommerce Designer Pro without timely patching or mitigation are at high risk of targeted attacks, especially during high-traffic sales periods.

1. Immediate mitigation should include disabling or restricting file upload functionality in WooCommerce Designer Pro until a vendor patch is available. 2. Implement strict server-side validation and filtering of uploaded files, allowing only safe file types and rejecting any executable or script files. 3. Use web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block attempts to upload web shells or suspicious files. 4. Restrict permissions on upload directories to prevent execution of uploaded files (e.g., disabling PHP execution in upload folders). 5. Monitor web server logs and file system changes for unusual upload activity or presence of web shells. 6. Keep all WordPress core, plugins, and themes updated and subscribe to vendor security advisories for prompt patch application. 7. Conduct regular security audits and penetration tests focusing on file upload mechanisms. 8. Employ network segmentation to limit the impact of a compromised web server. 9. Backup website and server data regularly and ensure backups are stored securely offline. 10. Educate site administrators on the risks of installing untrusted plugins and encourage minimal plugin usage.