CVE-2025-3852: WPshop 2 – E-Commerce 2.0.0 - 2.6.0 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation via Account Takeover
First published: Wed May 07 2025(Updated: )
The WPshop 2 – E-Commerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in versions 2.0.0 to 2.6.0. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's identity prior to updating their details like email & password through the update() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to change arbitrary user's passwords, including administrators, and leverage that to gain access to their account.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WPshop E-Commerce plugin | >=2.0.0<=2.6.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/96b8186c-dfe9-4137-b28d-cc09a25aa9ac?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpshop/tags/2.6.0//core/external/eo-framework/modules/wpeo-model/class/user.class.php#L132
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpshop/tags/2.6.0/core/external/eo-framework/modules/wpeo-model/class/rest.class.php#L41
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpshop/tags/2.6.0//modules/api/action/class-api-action.php#L32
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-3852?
CVE-2025-3852 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation via account takeover.
How do I fix CVE-2025-3852?
To fix CVE-2025-3852, upgrade the WPshop E-Commerce plugin for WordPress to version 2.6.1 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2025-3852?
CVE-2025-3852 affects WPshop E-Commerce plugin versions from 2.0.0 to 2.6.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-3852?
CVE-2025-3852 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows account takeover.
Who is the vendor associated with CVE-2025-3852?
The vendor associated with CVE-2025-3852 is WPshop, the developer of the E-Commerce plugin for WordPress.
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