Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
ShopWP for WordPress had unauthenticated REST API routes through version 2.0.4. An attacker could change plugin settings and store malicious scripts on the site. For an organization using affected versions, this creates website integrity and visitor-trust risk, with possible data exposure through browser-side script execution.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for any WordPress site using ShopWP because it can let outsiders alter site behavior and inject persistent scripts. Prioritize internet-facing storefronts and sites handling customer traffic.
Technical view
CVE-2019-25214 is a CWE-862 missing authorization issue in ShopWP REST API routes. The bundled CVSS 3.1 score is 7.2, with network access, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and changed scope. Reported impacts are limited confidentiality and integrity, with no availability impact stated.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running the ShopWP plugin at versions up to and including 2.0.4. The source bundle does not establish impact for other plugins, platforms, or later ShopWP versions.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited active exploitation. The risk remains meaningful because unauthenticated network attackers could reach affected REST endpoints and make persistent settings changes, including stored script injection, if the vulnerable plugin version is installed.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports missing authorization on several REST API routes and stored XSS through settings manipulation. The bundle does not provide exploit telemetry, exact fixed-version language, or broader product impact beyond ShopWP up to 2.0.4.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for ShopWP and record installed versions.
- Upgrade ShopWP according to vendor or WordPress plugin guidance.
- If upgrade cannot be confirmed, disable the plugin until guidance is reviewed.
- Review ShopWP settings for unauthorized script or configuration changes.
- Check WordPress and web logs for suspicious unauthenticated REST requests.
Validation and detection
- Confirm no production site runs ShopWP version 2.0.4 or earlier.
- Verify current plugin code enforces capability checks on REST callbacks.
- Inspect plugin settings for unexpected scripts or altered storefront configuration.
- Regression test that unauthenticated users cannot modify ShopWP settings.
- Document findings, affected assets, remediation status, and remaining uncertainty.
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.2 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N3.92.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.2HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d04f11b4-ee58-428b-aaa2-dc7d9f3e68e3?source=cveCVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2132502%40wpshopify&new=2132502%40wpshopify&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=CVE reference
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CWE details
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Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.