Overview
The world of cybersecurity has been shaken once again by the emergence of a new vulnerability, CVE-2025-7642, affecting the Simpler Checkout plugin for WordPress. The plugin, popular among e-commerce websites for its optimization of the checkout process, has been found to be vulnerable to Authentication Bypass between versions 0.7.0 to 1.1.9. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to online businesses, as it potentially allows unauthorized access to sensitive data and system controls. The severity of this vulnerability, coupled with the wide usage of WordPress for e-commerce websites, underscores the critical need for immediate action to mitigate this security threat.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-7642
Severity: Critical (CVSS 9.8)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise and data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Simpler Checkout WordPress Plugin | 0.7.0 to 1.1.9
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability arises from the plugin’s failure to properly verify a user’s identity before logging them in as an admin through the ‘simplerwc_woocommerce_order_created()’ function. Unauthenticated attackers can exploit this flaw by logging in as other users based on their order ID. If a site administrator has placed a test order, an attacker could potentially log in as an administrator, gaining complete control over the compromised system.
Conceptual Example Code
Here is a simplified, conceptual example of how an attacker might exploit this vulnerability:
POST /wp-login.php HTTP/1.1
Host: vulnerablewebsite.com
Content-Type: application/json
{
"order_id": "admin_test_order_id",
"login": "true"
}In this example, the attacker sends a POST request to the login endpoint of the vulnerable website. They use the ‘order_id’ of an admin’s test order to bypass the authentication process and log in as the administrator.
Mitigation measures
To protect against this critical vulnerability, all users of the Simpler Checkout plugin are urged to apply the latest patch provided by the vendor, which rectifies this authentication bypass flaw. In case the patch cannot be applied immediately, temporary mitigation can be achieved by using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability. Regular audits and vulnerability assessments are also recommended to ensure the ongoing security of your WordPress installation.