Overview
CVE-2025-66069 describes a missing authorization vulnerability affecting the Themeisle PPOM for WooCommerce plugin. This vulnerability, classified as “Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels,” allows attackers to potentially bypass access controls within the plugin, leading to unauthorized actions or data manipulation. The vulnerability exists in versions up to and including 33.0.16.
Technical Details
The core of this vulnerability lies in the insufficient authorization checks within the PPOM for WooCommerce plugin. Specifically, the plugin fails to adequately verify user permissions before allowing access to certain functionalities or data. This allows attackers with limited privileges to potentially elevate their access and perform actions they should not be authorized to do. The specific vulnerable functions or code paths are detailed in the Patchstack advisory.
CVSS Analysis
As of the published date of this article, the CVSS score for CVE-2025-66069 is listed as N/A. This indicates that the vulnerability’s severity and impact are still being assessed or haven’t been formally calculated yet. We recommend monitoring the official references for updates on the CVSS score and vector as they become available.
Possible Impact
The impact of CVE-2025-66069 could be significant depending on the specific functionalities affected. Successful exploitation could potentially lead to:
- Data breaches, as unauthorized users gain access to sensitive customer information.
- Modification of product configurations, potentially leading to incorrect pricing or product availability.
- Compromise of the entire WooCommerce store if the attacker escalates privileges sufficiently.
Mitigation and Patch Steps
The most effective mitigation strategy is to update the PPOM for WooCommerce plugin to a version that addresses this vulnerability. Since the vulnerable versions are up to and including 33.0.16, ensure that you are running a version higher than that. Here’s how to update:
- Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
- Navigate to “Plugins” > “Installed Plugins.”
- Locate “PPOM for WooCommerce” in the list.
- If an update is available, click the “Update Now” link.
- If the update is not showing, try clearing your WordPress cache.
If you are unable to update immediately, consider temporarily disabling the PPOM for WooCommerce plugin until you can apply the patch. This will reduce the risk of exploitation.
