CVE-2025-3874: WordPress Simple PayPal Shopping Cart <= 5.1.3 - Insecure Direct Object Reference
First published: Thu May 01 2025(Updated: )
The WordPress Simple Shopping Cart plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.3 due to lack of randomization of a user controlled key. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to access customer shopping carts and edit product links, add or delete products, and discover coupon codes.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tipsandtricks-hq Wordpress Simple Paypal Shopping Cart | <=5.1.3 | |
| WordPress Simple PayPal Shopping Cart | <=5.1.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4fed59bf-885b-4a06-aff2-8e5ab5f83ba7?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wordpress-simple-paypal-shopping-cart/tags/5.1.2/includes/class-wpsc-cart.php#L68
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wordpress-simple-paypal-shopping-cart/tags/5.1.2/includes/class-wpsc-cart.php#L32
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wordpress-simple-paypal-shopping-cart/tags/5.1.2/wp_shopping_cart.php#L525
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wordpress-simple-paypal-shopping-cart/tags/5.1.2/wp_shopping_cart.php#L158
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wordpress-simple-paypal-shopping-cart/tags/5.1.2/wp_shopping_cart.php#L265
- https://www.tipsandtricks-hq.com/ecommerce/wp-shopping-cart
- https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/functions/wp_generate_password/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3284572/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-3874?
CVE-2025-3874 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive customer shopping data.
How do I fix CVE-2025-3874?
To fix CVE-2025-3874, update the WordPress Simple Shopping Cart plugin to version 5.1.4 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-3874?
All users of the WordPress Simple Shopping Cart plugin and the WordPress Simple PayPal Shopping Cart plugin up to version 5.1.3 are affected by CVE-2025-3874.
What kind of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2025-3874?
CVE-2025-3874 allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit the vulnerability and access customer shopping information privately.
Is CVE-2025-3874 easily exploitable?
Yes, the lack of randomization in this vulnerability can make it relatively easy for attackers to exploit CVE-2025-3874.
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