Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a WordPress plugin CSRF issue in WCFM Frontend Manager for WooCommerce. If an administrator is tricked into opening a malicious link while logged in, attacker-controlled requests could change marketplace settings and content. The cited data rates it medium severity with confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Executive priority
Treat as a timely medium-priority fix for WooCommerce marketplace sites. It is not documented as actively exploited here, but a successful attack could change sensitive store operations through an administrator’s browser.
Technical view
The vulnerability is missing nonce validation across many WCFM AJAX actions. The source bundle describes unauthenticated attackers inducing an authenticated administrator to trigger forged requests affecting knowledge bases, notices, payments, vendors, and capabilities. Affected version details are inconsistent: the title says <=6.5.13, while the description says through 6.6.0.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on WordPress/WooCommerce sites using WCFM Frontend Manager in the affected range, especially multi-vendor stores with active administrators. Sites without the plugin are not affected by the evidence provided.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not indicate CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Exploitation requires user interaction by a logged-in administrator, but the breadth of affected AJAX endpoints increases operational impact if successful.
Researcher notes
Key uncertainty is version scope: source title and description conflict between <=6.5.13 and <=6.6.0. The available description names broad affected AJAX functionality but does not enumerate endpoints. Avoid assuming exploitation in the wild without additional evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for WCFM Frontend Manager for WooCommerce.
- Check installed versions against vendor and Wordfence guidance.
- Update the plugin beyond the vulnerable range when a vendor-supported fix is available.
- If immediate update is not possible, disable the plugin where business impact allows.
- Limit administrator sessions and reinforce phishing-resistant admin practices.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether WCFM Frontend Manager is installed and active.
- Record exact plugin version on every WordPress/WooCommerce site.
- Review vendor, Wordfence, and WordPress plugin change records for the fixed version.
- Check admin audit logs for unexpected marketplace, vendor, payment, notice, or capability changes.
- Verify AJAX actions require nonce or equivalent CSRF protection after remediation.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/798b57ad-0922-435c-8b4d-8a96b388b314?source=cveCVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2632630%40wc-frontend-manager&new=2632630%40wc-frontend-manager&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=CVE reference
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CWE details
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.