CVE-2025-1562CWE-862

Recover WooCommerce Cart Abandonment, Newsletter, Email Marketing, Marketing Automation By FunnelKit <= 3.5.3 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary Plugin Installation

Critical · published June 18, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
3%
Percentile
88.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A missing capability check in the FunnelKit plugin for WordPress opens the door to complete chaos! This flaw is like leaving your front door wide open with a welcome mat that says 'Come on in!' – any unauthorized intruder can step in and install whatever they want, no questions asked. Imagine an attacker swooping in to install malicious plugins that could compromise sensitive data, spread malware, or even destroy your site entirely. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this vulnerability can lead to catastrophic consequences for your online business. Don't let your digital storefront become a playground for cybercriminals!

Put simply

This flaw is like leaving your front door wide open with a welcome mat that says 'Come on in!' – any unauthorized intruder can step in and install whatever they want, no questions asked. The Recover WooCommerce Cart Abandonment plugin lacks proper capability checks in the install_or_activate_addon_plugins() function, allowing unauthenticated users to install arbitrary plugins on your WordPress site. Coupled with a weak nonce hash, this flaw significantly increases the risk of exploitation.

What to do

Imagine an attacker swooping in to install malicious plugins that could compromise sensitive data, spread malware, or even destroy your site entirely. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this vulnerability can lead to catastrophic consequences for your online business. Don't let your digital storefront become a playground for cybercriminals! Update the plugin to version 3.5.4 immediately to close this critical hole! Additionally, review your site for any unauthorized plugins and ensure strong security measures are in place, like strong passwords and regular backups. You've got this! Secure your site today and keep those intruders at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03345 · 88.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-862 · Missing Authorization
Published
2025-06-18T07:22Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 JUN 07:22Z
    Recover WooCommerce Cart Abandonment, Newsletter, Email Marketing, Marketing Automation By FunnelKit <= 3.5.3 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary Plugin Installation
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