CVE-2025-62957 identifies a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the NikanWP WooCommerce Reporting plugin, specifically in the wc-reports-lite component, affecting versions up to and including 1.0.0. The vulnerability allows attackers to trick authenticated users into submitting forged requests that the plugin processes without proper verification. This leads to stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), where malicious scripts are injected and persist within the application, potentially affecting all users who access the compromised data. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network without requiring privileges, but it does require user interaction, such as clicking a crafted link or visiting a malicious website. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 indicates a high-severity issue with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The flaw arises from insufficient CSRF protections in the plugin's request handling, allowing attackers to execute unauthorized actions and inject persistent malicious code. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the risk remains significant due to the plugin's integration with WooCommerce, a widely used e-commerce platform. The vulnerability could enable attackers to steal sensitive customer data, hijack sessions, deface reporting dashboards, or disrupt e-commerce operations.

For European organizations, especially those operating e-commerce platforms using WooCommerce with the NikanWP WooCommerce Reporting plugin, this vulnerability poses a substantial risk. Exploitation can lead to unauthorized actions performed under legitimate user sessions, resulting in data breaches involving customer information, financial data, and business intelligence. Stored XSS can facilitate session hijacking, credential theft, and the spread of malware to site visitors, undermining trust and compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations. The availability of reporting features may be disrupted, impacting business operations and decision-making. Given the high adoption of WooCommerce in countries like Germany, the UK, France, and the Netherlands, the threat landscape is significant. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to gain footholds within corporate networks or deface websites, causing reputational damage and financial loss. The requirement for user interaction means phishing or social engineering campaigns could be used to trigger exploitation, increasing the attack surface.

Organizations should immediately inventory their WordPress installations to identify the presence of the NikanWP WooCommerce Reporting plugin and verify the version in use. Since no patch links are currently available, administrators should monitor vendor advisories for updates and apply patches promptly once released. In the interim, disable or remove the vulnerable plugin if feasible to eliminate exposure. Implement robust CSRF protections at the application and web server levels, such as enforcing anti-CSRF tokens and validating HTTP referer headers. Enhance user awareness training to reduce the risk of social engineering attacks that could trigger user interaction. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the plugin endpoints. Regularly audit and sanitize all user inputs and stored data to detect and remove any injected malicious scripts. Additionally, restrict administrative access to trusted IPs and enforce multi-factor authentication to mitigate session hijacking risks. Continuous monitoring for unusual activity and incident response readiness are critical to detect exploitation attempts early.