CVE-2025-12975
Unauthorized Plugin Installation in CTX Feed Plugin Enables RCE
Publication date: 2026-02-19
Last updated on: 2026-02-19
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ctx_feed | woocommerce_product_feed_manager | to 6.6.11 (inc) |
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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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The CTX Feed – WooCommerce Product Feed Manager plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability due to a missing capability check in the woo_feed_plugin_installing() function in all versions up to and including 6.6.11.
This flaw allows authenticated attackers who have Shop Manager-level access or higher to install arbitrary plugins without proper authorization.
By exploiting this, attackers can install malicious plugins that may lead to remote code execution on the affected WordPress site.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have serious impacts including unauthorized installation of arbitrary plugins by attackers with Shop Manager-level access.
Such unauthorized plugin installations can be leveraged to execute remote code, potentially allowing attackers to take control of the affected WordPress site.
This can lead to data breaches, site defacement, disruption of services, or further compromise of the hosting environment.
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