CVE-2025-12389 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-12389: Import Export For WooCommerce <= 1.6.2 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Settings Update

Vendor Sidngr
Product Import Export For WooCommerce
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published November 4, 2025
Last update April 8, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The Import Export For WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the update_setting() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugin's record setting.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Import Export For WooCommerce versions up to 1.6.2 lack proper authorization checks on certain functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify data they should not have access to. The vulnerability does not expose sensitive information or disrupt site availability, but allows unauthorized changes to site content or settings.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify data or settings they should not have permission to change.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users could alter WooCommerce import/export functionality or related data.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 4, 2025 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated