Overview
This report details a recently identified cybersecurity vulnerability in the Vanquish WooCommerce Orders & Customers Exporter. The vulnerability, registered as CVE-2025-48331, can lead to the insertion of sensitive information into sent data, potentially resulting in system compromise or data leakage. Given the widespread use of WooCommerce for eCommerce operations, this vulnerability has severe implications for businesses that rely on this platform.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-48331
Severity: Critical (7.5 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Impact: Potential system compromise and data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Vanquish WooCommerce Orders & Customers Exporter | n/a through 5.0
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability arises when the WooCommerce Orders & Customers Exporter improperly handles the sending of data. When data is sent, sensitive information can be inadvertently included, exposing this data to potential attackers. If an attacker intercepts this data, they could exploit it to compromise the system, leading to unauthorized access or data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
Here is a hypothetical example of how a malicious actor might exploit this vulnerability:
GET /export/orders HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Accept: application/json
{ "export_id": "123", "include_sensitive_info": "true" }
In the above example, an attacker could manipulate the ‘include_sensitive_info’ parameter to retrieve sensitive information embedded in the exported data.
Mitigation Guidance
It is recommended to apply any patches provided by the vendor as soon as they become available. If a patch is not immediately available, implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary mitigation against potential exploits. Always ensure that sensitive data is adequately encrypted, and verify the integrity of data sent and received to further reduce the risk.

