CVE-2025-12621: Flexible Refund and Return Order for WooCommerce <= 1.0.42 - Incorrect Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Refund Status Update

Published Nov 8, 2025
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Updated

The Flexible Refund and Return Order for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a misconfigured capability check on the 'createrefund' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.42. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to update the status of refund requests, including approving and refusing refunds.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WooCommerce Flexible Refund and Return Order<=1.0.42

Event History

Nov 8, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:26 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:26 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-12621?

CVE-2025-12621 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized data modification.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-12621?

To fix CVE-2025-12621, update the Flexible Refund and Return Order for WooCommerce plugin to version 1.0.43 or later.

3

Which versions of the Flexible Refund and Return Order for WooCommerce are affected by CVE-2025-12621?

CVE-2025-12621 affects all versions of the Flexible Refund and Return Order for WooCommerce plugin up to and including version 1.0.42.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2025-12621?

CVE-2025-12621 can be exploited by authenticated users to perform unauthorized modifications to refund data.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2025-12621 on WooCommerce websites?

CVE-2025-12621 can lead to a significant compromise of refund integrity on WooCommerce websites, allowing attackers to manipulate refund processes.

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