CVE-2025-12389

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

Published Nov 4, 2025 CVSS 3.1 · 4.3 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed

Description

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.

Analysis

Technical impact

The Import Export For WooCommerce WordPress plugin contains a missing capability check in the update_setting() function in all releases up to 1.6.2. This flaw allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level permissions or higher to modify the plugin’s record setting, altering the way export and import operations are handled. While it does not provide direct code execution or data exfiltration, the ability to change critical configuration values can affect the reliability and behavior of an e‑commerce site, potentially disrupting order processing or data exports.

Affected Systems

The vulnerable product is the Import Export For WooCommerce plugin by sidngr. Versions through 1.6.2 are affected; the plugin is used within WordPress installations.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 4.3 indicates a moderate severity. The EPSS score of less than 1 % suggests low exploitation probability, and the issue is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Attackers must be authenticated and have at least Subscriber privileges; the exploitation path is via the plugin’s settings interface accessible to those users.

Affected Products

Default status is the baseline for the product, each version can override it (e.g. patched versions marked unaffected).

Vendor Product Default status Versions

sidngr

Import Export For WooCommerce

unaffected

Version	Status	Constraints
`0`	affected	≤ 1.6.2

No data.

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sidngr	Import Export For Woocommerce	—
Wordpress	Wordpress	—

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

Apply the latest version of the Import Export For WooCommerce plugin (1.6.3 or later).
If unable to upgrade immediately, remove or downgrade Subscriber role permissions that allow access to the plugin’s settings page.
Review and restrict the capabilities assigned to all WordPress user roles so that only administrators can modify plugin settings.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 21, 2026 at 01:55 UTC.

Tracking

Advisories

No advisories available

Metrics

No CVSS v4.0

Attack Vector Network

Attack Complexity Low

Privileges Required Low

Scope Unchanged

Confidentiality Impact None

Integrity Impact Low

Availability Impact None

User Interaction None

No CVSS v3.0

No CVSS v2

This CVE is not in the KEV list.

Exploit prediction score: < 1% (0.201% probability within 30 days)

Exploitation none

Automatable no

Technical Impact partial

References

Link	Providers
https://wordpress.org/plugins/import-export-for-woocommerce/
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a5a93e3f-54c6-4970-96fd-fab0e81f7034?source=cve

History

Nov 4, 2025 4:45 PM First appearance in the feed. Affected vendors updated View changes

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
First Time appeared		Sidngr Sidngr import Export For Woocommerce Wordpress Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products		Sidngr Sidngr import Export For Woocommerce Wordpress Wordpress wordpress

Nov 4, 2025 4:15 PM Scoring metrics updated View changes

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Metrics		ssvc `{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}`

Nov 4, 2025 4:45 AM Description updated. Title updated. Weaknesses updated. Added references. Scoring metrics updated View changes

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Description		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.
Title		Import Export For WooCommerce <= 1.6.2 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Settings Update
Weaknesses		CWE-862
References		https://wordpress.org/plugins/import-export-for-woocommerce/ https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a5a93e3f-54c6-4970-96fd-fab0e81f7034?source=cve
Metrics		cvssV3_1 `{'score': 4.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N'}`