CVE-2025-31843 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-31843: WordPress OpenAI Tools for WordPress & WooCommerce plugin <= 2.2.1 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Wilson
Product OpenAI Tools for WordPress & WooCommerce
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published April 1, 2025
Last update April 28, 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

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Wilson OpenAI Tools for WordPress & WooCommerce openai-tools-for-wp-wc allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects OpenAI Tools for WordPress & WooCommerce: from n/a through <= 2.2.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The OpenAI Tools for WordPress & WooCommerce plugin through version 2.2.1 lacks proper authorization checks on certain functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify data or settings they should not have access to. The vulnerability does not affect confidentiality or site availability, but could allow unauthorized changes to plugin configuration or content.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

A low-privilege logged-in user can modify plugin settings or data without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users may alter plugin configuration, API keys, or related settings, potentially disrupting OpenAI integration or exposing sensitive data.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid WordPress user account with low-level permissions (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 1, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated