Authorization Bypass in Pure WC Variation Swatches Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2025-12820

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Pure Wc Variation Swatches
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 December 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-12820?

The Pure WC Variation Swatches plugin for WordPress lacks proper authorization checks when updating settings. This oversight enables any authenticated user to modify plugin settings, potentially leading to unauthorized changes and security risks within the application. It is essential for users of this plugin to take immediate action to review their configurations and implement necessary security measures.

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Affected Version(s)

Pure WC Variation Swatches 0 <= 1.1.7

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-12820 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/36ccd54a-265a-44d5-b788-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Khaled Alenazi (Nxploited)
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