CVE-2025-7642 CRITICAL

CVE-2025-7642: Simpler Checkout 0.7.0 - 1.1.9 - Authentication Bypass

Vendor Simplercheckout
Product Simpler Checkout
Weakness CWE-288
Published August 23, 2025
Last update August 25, 2025

CVSS base score

9.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The Simpler Checkout plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in versions 0.7.0 to 1.1.9. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying a user's identity prior to logging them in as an admin through the simplerwc_woocommerce_order_created() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as other users based on their order ID, which can be an administrator if a site admin has placed a test order.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Simpler Checkout versions 0.7.0 through 1.1.9 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability. An attacker can gain unauthorized access to the system without valid credentials. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network. All affected installations should update immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Gain full unauthorized access to the system without providing valid credentials.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can read, modify, or delete data; compromise customer payment information; or disrupt checkout functionality.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the Simpler Checkout installation; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 23, 2025 CVE published
August 25, 2025 Record updated