Overview
A critical vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-12720, has been discovered in the g-FFL Cockpit plugin for WordPress. This medium severity flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary products from a WordPress site. The vulnerability stems from insecure IP-based authorization within the handle_enqueue_only() function. All versions up to, and including, 1.7.1 of the plugin are affected. This article provides a detailed breakdown of the vulnerability, its potential impact, and steps to mitigate the risk.
Technical Details
The g-FFL Cockpit plugin implements IP-based authorization to restrict access to certain functionalities. However, the handle_enqueue_only() function, responsible for handling enqueue operations, relies solely on the client’s IP address for authentication. This IP address can be easily spoofed by an attacker, allowing them to bypass the intended security measures. By forging requests with a trusted IP address, an unauthenticated attacker can exploit this weakness to execute unauthorized actions, including deleting products. The vulnerable code is located within the class-update-processor.php file.
CVSS Analysis
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 5.3, indicating a MEDIUM severity. The CVSS vector string is not included because it’s not available in the provided data. However, the vulnerability allows unauthorized data modification without authentication, contributing to the score. Attack complexity is considered low due to the relative ease of IP address spoofing.
Possible Impact
The exploitation of CVE-2025-12720 can have severe consequences for websites utilizing the g-FFL Cockpit plugin. An attacker could:
- Delete Products: The primary impact is the ability to delete any product from the website, potentially causing significant disruption to business operations and revenue loss.
- Damage Website Reputation: Product deletions can lead to customer dissatisfaction and erode trust in the website.
- Facilitate Further Attacks: Successful exploitation could potentially open the door to more advanced attacks by compromising the website’s integrity.
Mitigation and Patch Steps
The most crucial step is to update the g-FFL Cockpit plugin to a version higher than 1.7.1, if a patched version is released. The vendor should release a version that addresses the IP spoofing issue by implementing stronger authentication mechanisms. In the meantime, consider these temporary mitigation measures:
- Disable the Plugin: If immediate patching is not possible, disabling the g-FFL Cockpit plugin will eliminate the attack vector.
- Implement IP Restrictions (with caution): While the vulnerability is IP-based, implementing strict IP restrictions at the server level or using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to limit access to the
handle_enqueue_only()function from known malicious IPs *may* provide a limited layer of protection. This is not a complete solution and should be used with extreme caution, as it can be easily bypassed.
Important: Monitor the plugin’s official page and the WordPress security community for updates and official patches. Always back up your website before applying any updates or changes.