CVE-2025-14509
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows authenticated WordPress administrators to execute arbitrary PHP code on servers running the Lucky Wheel for WooCommerce plugin. Attackers can inject malicious code through the 'Conditional Tags' setting, which the plugin executes via eval() without proper validation. In WordPress multisite installations, site administrators gain unauthorized code execution capabilities.
💻 Affected Systems
- Lucky Wheel for WooCommerce – Spin a Sale WordPress plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full server compromise leading to data theft, malware deployment, website defacement, and complete control over the WordPress installation and underlying server.
Likely Case
Unauthorized code execution allowing attackers to create backdoors, steal sensitive data, modify website content, or install additional malicious plugins/themes.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper access controls restrict administrator accounts and regular security monitoring detects unusual plugin modifications.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires administrator credentials. The vulnerability is well-documented with public code references showing the exact vulnerable line.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 1.1.13
Vendor Advisory: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3428063/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins
3. Find 'Lucky Wheel for WooCommerce – Spin a Sale'
4. Click 'Update Now' if available
5. If no update appears, manually download latest version from WordPress.org
6. Deactivate and delete old plugin
7. Upload and activate new version
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate woo-lucky-wheel
Restrict administrator access
allLimit administrator accounts and implement strong authentication
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the plugin completely and use alternative solutions
- Implement strict access controls and monitoring for administrator accounts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check plugin version in WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins. If version is 1.1.13 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get woo-lucky-wheel --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify plugin version is higher than 1.1.13. Check the frontend.php file at line 127 no longer contains unsafe eval() usage.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual PHP eval() calls in web server logs
- Unexpected modifications to plugin files
- Administrator account logins from unusual locations
Network Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to plugin admin endpoints
- Suspicious outbound connections from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND ("eval(" OR "woo-lucky-wheel" OR "frontend.php") AND status=200🔗 References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/woo-lucky-wheel/tags/1.1.13/frontend/frontend.php#L127
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/woo-lucky-wheel/trunk/frontend/frontend.php#L127
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3428063/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9a41bc0e-0ab9-4cee-b3ca-d730c828782c?source=cve
