Overview
A critical security flaw, identified as CVE-2025-49887, has been found in WPFactory’s Product XML Feed Manager for WooCommerce. This vulnerability, which allows remote code inclusion, could potentially lead to system compromise and data leakage. It’s vital for all WooCommerce users who utilize the Product XML Feed Manager plugin to understand this vulnerability, its potential impact, and the measures needed to mitigate it. Ignoring it could lead to unauthorized system access, disruption of service, or even loss of sensitive data.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-49887
Severity: Critical (9.9 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage.
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Product | Affected Versions
Product XML Feed Manager for WooCommerce | Up to version 2.9.3
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability lies in the improper control of the generation of code, allowing for code injection. This means that an attacker can remotely include malicious code that the server will execute. The flaw makes it possible for an attacker to inject and execute arbitrary PHP or JavaScript code in the context of the application. This could lead to a full compromise of the system, including unauthorized access, data manipulation, or data theft.
Conceptual Example Code
Here’s a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited in a HTTP request:
POST /wp-content/plugins/product-xml-feed-manager-for-woocommerce/api/upload HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<document>
<command><![CDATA[
// PHP code to be injected
echo shell_exec("cat /etc/passwd");
]]></command>
</document>In this example, the attacker sends an HTTP POST request to the vulnerable endpoint on the target server. The malicious payload in the HTTP body contains a PHP script that, when executed, reads and outputs the content of the “/etc/passwd” file, potentially revealing sensitive information.
Mitigation Guidance
Users of the Product XML Feed Manager for WooCommerce plugin should immediately update to a version beyond 2.9.3, as this is the last affected version. If a patch from the vendor is not yet available, users should consider using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) as a temporary mitigation measure. These tools can detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.