CVE-2025-12355
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-12-05
Last updated on: 2025-12-08
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| adedeji_a | payaza | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-862 | The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The Payaza plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability where it does not properly check user permissions on the 'wp_ajax_nopriv_update_order_status' AJAX endpoint. This allows unauthenticated attackers to modify order statuses without authorization.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers to change order statuses without permission, potentially leading to unauthorized manipulation of order data, which could disrupt business operations or cause financial discrepancies.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include disabling or uninstalling the Payaza plugin until a patched version is released, as the plugin has been temporarily closed and is unavailable for download pending a full security review. Additionally, restrict access to the 'wp_ajax_nopriv_update_order_status' AJAX endpoint if possible, and monitor your WordPress site for unauthorized changes to order statuses. [1]