CVE-2025-67969 identifies a missing authorization vulnerability in the knitpay UPI QR Code Payment Gateway plugin for WooCommerce, specifically affecting versions up to 1.5.1. The vulnerability arises from incorrectly configured access control security levels, which fail to properly verify whether a user or request has the necessary permissions to perform certain actions within the payment gateway. This flaw can be exploited by attackers to bypass authorization checks, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive payment functions or data. Since the plugin integrates UPI QR code payments into WooCommerce, a widely used e-commerce platform, exploitation could lead to unauthorized transactions, manipulation of payment details, or disruption of payment processing workflows. The vulnerability does not require authentication or user interaction, making it easier to exploit remotely. Although no public exploits or patches are currently available, the risk remains significant due to the sensitive nature of payment processing and the widespread use of WooCommerce in online retail. The lack of a CVSS score indicates the need for a severity assessment based on the impact and exploitability factors. The vulnerability was reserved in December 2025 and published in February 2026, indicating recent discovery and disclosure.

The potential impact of CVE-2025-67969 is substantial for organizations relying on the knitpay UPI QR Code Payment Gateway within WooCommerce. Unauthorized access to payment gateway functions can lead to fraudulent transactions, financial losses, and compromise of customer payment data, affecting confidentiality and integrity. Disruption or manipulation of payment processing can also impact availability, leading to loss of customer trust and revenue. E-commerce businesses, especially those handling high volumes of UPI transactions, may face operational and reputational damage. The ease of exploitation without authentication increases the risk of automated or large-scale attacks. Additionally, regulatory compliance issues may arise due to exposure of payment data. Organizations worldwide using this plugin are at risk, but those in regions with high UPI adoption and WooCommerce usage are particularly vulnerable.

To mitigate CVE-2025-67969, organizations should: 1) Monitor the knitpay plugin vendor’s announcements closely for patches or updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly. 2) Until a patch is available, restrict access to the payment gateway plugin’s administrative and API endpoints using network-level controls such as IP whitelisting or VPN access. 3) Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block unauthorized requests targeting the payment gateway functions. 4) Conduct thorough access control reviews and audits on the WooCommerce environment to ensure no excessive permissions are granted to users or services interacting with the plugin. 5) Enable detailed logging and monitoring of payment gateway activities to detect suspicious or unauthorized actions quickly. 6) Educate development and operations teams on secure plugin configuration and the risks of missing authorization controls. 7) Consider alternative payment gateway plugins with robust security if immediate patching is not feasible. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on compensating controls and proactive monitoring specific to this plugin’s context.