CVE-2025-60243 is an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability found in the Selling Commander for WooCommerce plugin developed by Holest Engineering, affecting all versions up to and including 1.2.46. This vulnerability arises from improper assignment of user privileges within the plugin’s connector component, allowing attackers to escalate their privileges without authentication or user interaction. The flaw enables remote attackers to gain elevated access rights, potentially allowing them to execute administrative actions, manipulate e-commerce data, or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8, reflecting its critical nature with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The impact spans confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as attackers can fully compromise the affected WooCommerce environment. Although no public exploits have been reported yet, the severity and ease of exploitation make this a high-risk vulnerability. The plugin is widely used in WooCommerce-based online stores, which are prevalent in Europe, making this a significant threat to e-commerce operations. The vulnerability was published on November 6, 2025, with no patches currently linked, emphasizing the urgency for vendor response and user mitigation.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a severe risk to e-commerce platforms relying on Selling Commander for WooCommerce. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive customer data, including personal and payment information, resulting in data breaches and regulatory non-compliance under GDPR. Attackers could manipulate orders, pricing, or inventory, causing financial losses and reputational damage. The ability to disrupt availability could lead to denial of service, impacting business continuity during critical sales periods. Given the plugin’s integration with WooCommerce, a popular e-commerce solution in Europe, the scope of affected systems is substantial. Organizations in sectors such as retail, wholesale, and logistics that depend on WooCommerce storefronts are particularly vulnerable. The critical severity underscores the potential for widespread impact if exploited at scale, especially in countries with high e-commerce penetration and digital commerce infrastructure.

Organizations should immediately audit their WooCommerce installations to identify the presence of Selling Commander for WooCommerce plugin versions up to 1.2.46. Until an official patch is released, restrict access to the plugin’s administrative interfaces by IP whitelisting or network segmentation to limit exposure. Implement strict role-based access controls to minimize privilege assignments and monitor logs for unusual privilege escalation attempts or administrative actions. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the plugin’s endpoints. Regularly back up e-commerce data and test recovery procedures to mitigate potential data loss. Engage with the vendor for timely patch updates and apply them promptly once available. Additionally, conduct security awareness training for administrators to recognize signs of compromise and enforce multi-factor authentication for all administrative accounts to reduce risk.