Unauthorized Data Modification Vulnerability in Import Export For WooCommerce Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2025-12389

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Import Export For WooCommerce
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 November 2025

What is CVE-2025-12389?

The Import Export For WooCommerce plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability that allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level access and above to modify plugin settings without the necessary capability checks. This issue arises from a flaw in the update_setting() function, which lacks proper validation. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to alter sensitive settings, potentially compromising the integrity of data managed by the plugin. Users are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Version(s)

Import Export For WooCommerce * <= 1.6.2

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://wordpress.org/plugins/import-export-for-woocommerce/

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Abhirup Konwar
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