CVE-2021-25018

Name: CVE-2021-25018
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-14T12:15:14.94+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-25018 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The PPOM for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 24.0 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks in the ppom_settings_panel_action AJAX action, allowing any authenticated to call it and set arbitrary settings. Furthermore, due to the lack of sanitisation and escaping, it could lead to Stored XSS issues. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The PPOM for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 24.0 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks in the ppom_settings_panel_action AJAX action, allowing any authenticated to call it and set arbitrary settings. Furthermore, due to the lack of sanitisation and escaping, it could lead to Stored XSS issues

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.52%

39.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Najeebmedia	Ppom For Woocommerce	< 24.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9e092aad-0b36-45a9-8987-8d904b34fbb2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9e092aad-0b36-45a9-8987-8d904b34fbb2Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25018?

How severe is CVE-2021-25018?

CVE-2021-25018 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25018?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-25018?

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Source: NVD / NIST