Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A WordPress WooCommerce add-on can let any logged-in user, even Subscriber-level, feed unsafe serialized data into an import settings feature. On its own, the plugin lacks the needed POP chain, but another installed plugin or theme could turn this into file deletion, data theft, or code execution.
Executive priority
Treat this as high priority for WooCommerce sites, especially stores allowing customer accounts. The issue requires authentication but may be reachable by ordinary registered users and could become severe in plugin-heavy WordPress environments.
Technical view
CVE-2025-11993 is CWE-502 PHP object injection in WooCommerce Infinite Scroll and Ajax Pagination through the settings parameter in import_settings. Sources attribute this to unsafe deserialization and missing capability checks in versions up to and including 1.8. CVSS 3.1 is 8.8 with low-privilege authenticated access required.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the affected WooCommerce Infinite Scroll and Ajax Pagination plugin version, with any Subscriber-or-higher account available to an attacker. Public-facing stores with customer registration are more exposed.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Practical impact depends on whether the target WordPress installation has another plugin or theme providing a usable POP chain.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports authenticated PHP object injection through import_settings and unsafe settings deserialization. The bundle says no POP chain exists in the vulnerable plugin itself. Affected-version metadata appears inconsistent, so rely on the narrative version range and vendor guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for this plugin and versions up to 1.8.
- Check vendor, marketplace, and Wordfence guidance for a fixed release.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Restrict untrusted Subscriber-level account creation until remediated.
- Remove unused plugins and themes to reduce POP-chain exposure.
- Monitor for suspicious settings import activity and unexpected file changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed plugin name and version on all WooCommerce sites.
- Review whether public registration creates Subscriber-level accounts.
- Check user lists for suspicious or recently created low-privilege accounts.
- Review WordPress and web logs for unusual settings import requests.
- Assess installed plugins and themes for known deserialization gadget risks.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9WordfenceVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a8eb3ec8-0784-4702-86bf-a621b288e7a0?source=cveCVE reference, Wordfence
- https://codecanyon.net/item/woocommerce-infinite-scroll-and-ajax-pagination/10192075CVE reference, Wordfence
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Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Deserialization of Untrusted Data represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.