CVE-2025-60248 identifies a vulnerability in the WPClever WPC Product Options for WooCommerce plugin, specifically involving improper control over the filename used in PHP include or require statements. This vulnerability allows an attacker to perform remote or local file inclusion (RFI/LFI), which can lead to arbitrary code execution on the server hosting the WooCommerce site. The flaw exists because the plugin fails to properly validate or sanitize user-supplied input that determines the file path included by PHP. An attacker with low privileges but no user interaction required can exploit this by crafting requests that manipulate the filename parameter, causing the server to include malicious remote or local files. The impact is critical as it compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.8.6 of the plugin. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the high CVSS score of 7.5 (AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects the potential severity. The attack complexity is high due to the need for some conditions to be met, but the low privilege requirement and no user interaction make it a significant threat. The vulnerability was reserved in late September 2025 and published in November 2025, with no official patch links available yet, indicating that organizations must be vigilant and proactive in mitigation.

For European organizations, especially those operating e-commerce platforms using WooCommerce with the WPClever plugin, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Successful exploitation can lead to full system compromise, data breaches involving customer and payment information, defacement of websites, or use of compromised servers for further attacks such as ransomware or botnets. The loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability can severely damage brand reputation, lead to regulatory fines under GDPR, and cause operational downtime. Given the widespread use of WooCommerce in Europe, particularly in countries with mature e-commerce markets, the threat could impact a large number of small to medium-sized enterprises that rely on this plugin for product customization. The lack of known exploits currently provides a window for preventive action, but the high severity demands urgent attention to avoid potential exploitation as threat actors develop attack methods.

1. Immediately monitor for official patches or updates from WPClever and apply them as soon as they become available. 2. Until patches are released, restrict access to vulnerable plugin files via web server configuration (e.g., deny direct access to PHP files handling includes). 3. Implement strict input validation and sanitization on all parameters that influence file inclusion paths, using whitelisting approaches where possible. 4. Deploy Web Application Firewalls (WAF) with rules to detect and block attempts to exploit file inclusion vulnerabilities, including suspicious URL patterns and payloads. 5. Restrict PHP include paths using open_basedir or similar PHP configuration directives to limit file inclusion to trusted directories only. 6. Conduct thorough security audits of WooCommerce plugins and remove or replace those that are unmaintained or vulnerable. 7. Monitor server logs for unusual file inclusion attempts or errors indicating exploitation attempts. 8. Educate development and operations teams about secure coding practices related to file inclusion and parameter handling. 9. Consider isolating WooCommerce environments in containerized or sandboxed setups to limit impact of potential compromises.