CVE-2025-3874: WordPress Simple PayPal Shopping Cart <= 5.1.3 - Insecure Direct Object Reference

Published May 1, 2025
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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.

Affected Software

3 affected components
WordPress Simple Shopping Cart<=5.1.3
WordPress Simple PayPal Shopping Cart<=5.1.3
Tipsandtricks-hq Wordpress Simple Paypal Shopping Cart Wordpress<5.1.4

Event History

May 1, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:11 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:11 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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