CVE-2025-62957 identifies a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the NikanWP WooCommerce Reporting plugin, specifically in the wc-reports-lite component. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.0.0. The CSRF flaw enables attackers to trick authenticated users into submitting forged requests without their consent, which can result in Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. Stored XSS occurs when malicious scripts are permanently stored on the target server, such as in a database, and then executed in the context of other users' browsers. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 reflects the high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with an attack vector over the network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, but requiring user interaction. The vulnerability scope is unchanged, meaning the attack affects the same security scope as the vulnerable component. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the combination of CSRF and stored XSS can allow attackers to steal sensitive data, hijack user sessions, deface websites, or perform unauthorized administrative actions. The plugin is used in WooCommerce environments, which are widely deployed for e-commerce on WordPress platforms. The lack of available patches at the time of publication increases the urgency for mitigation. The vulnerability was reserved and published in late October 2025 by Patchstack, a known security vendor specializing in WordPress vulnerabilities.

The impact on European organizations can be significant, especially for those relying on WooCommerce for online sales and customer data management. Successful exploitation can lead to theft of customer credentials, payment information, and other sensitive data, resulting in financial losses and reputational damage. Stored XSS can facilitate persistent attacks affecting multiple users, potentially leading to widespread compromise of user accounts and administrative control over e-commerce sites. The integrity of sales reports and business analytics may be undermined, affecting decision-making. Availability may also be impacted if attackers disrupt reporting functionality or inject malicious payloads that degrade site performance. Regulatory compliance risks are heightened under GDPR due to potential data breaches. The attack requires user interaction but no authentication privileges, broadening the pool of potential victims. The absence of known exploits suggests a window of opportunity for defenders to act before widespread attacks occur.

Immediate mitigation should include disabling or uninstalling the NikanWP WooCommerce Reporting plugin until a security patch is released. Organizations should monitor vendor communications for updates and apply patches promptly once available. Implementing strict Content Security Policies (CSP) can help mitigate the impact of stored XSS by restricting the execution of unauthorized scripts. Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules targeting CSRF and XSS attack patterns can provide additional protection. Administrators should enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) to reduce the risk of session hijacking. Regular security audits and vulnerability scanning of WordPress environments are recommended to detect similar issues early. Educating users about phishing and suspicious links can reduce the likelihood of successful CSRF exploitation. Backup strategies should be reviewed to ensure rapid recovery in case of compromise. Finally, limiting plugin usage to only trusted and actively maintained components reduces exposure to such vulnerabilities.