CVE-2025-49998
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the WooCommerce Fortnox Integration plugin for WordPress. Attackers can exploit incorrectly configured access controls to perform unauthorized actions. All WordPress sites using affected versions of this plugin are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- WooCommerce Fortnox Integration 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).
🔒 Custom verification scripts are available for registered users. Sign up free to download automated test scripts.
- 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
Unauthorized users could modify Fortnox integration settings, potentially disrupting e-commerce operations or accessing sensitive business data.
Likely Case
Attackers could modify plugin settings, potentially affecting order processing or integration functionality.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication, only authorized administrators could access plugin functions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires some level of access but bypasses authorization checks.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 4.5.5
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins. 3. Find WooCommerce Fortnox Integration. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate woocommerce-fortnox-integration
Restrict Admin Access
allLimit WordPress admin access to trusted IP addresses only
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls and monitor for unauthorized changes
- Use web application firewall rules to block suspicious admin area access
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > WooCommerce Fortnox Integration versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get woocommerce-fortnox-integration --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is higher than 4.5.5 and test authorization controls📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to plugin admin pages
- Unexpected modifications to Fortnox settings
Network Indicators:
- Unusual requests to /wp-admin/admin.php pages related to Fortnox
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="/wp-admin/admin.php" AND uri_query CONTAINS "fortnox") AND user_agent NOT IN ["admin_browser_signatures"]