CVE-2026-25318
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the WiserReview Product Reviews for WooCommerce WordPress plugin. It allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access controls, potentially accessing or modifying data they shouldn't have permission to. This affects all WooCommerce sites using WiserReview plugin versions up to and including 2.9.
💻 Affected Systems
- WiserReview Product Reviews for WooCommerce
⚠️ 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
Attackers could modify product reviews, delete legitimate reviews, or manipulate review statistics to harm business reputation or SEO rankings.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could view or submit reviews without proper authentication, potentially allowing spam or fake reviews.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls, only authenticated users with appropriate permissions can manage reviews.
🎯 Exploit Status
Access control vulnerabilities typically require minimal technical skill to exploit once the vulnerability is understood.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 2.10 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'WiserReview Product Reviews for WooCommerce'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download version 2.10+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the WiserReview plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate wiser-review
Restrict Access via .htaccess
linuxAdd access restrictions to plugin directories
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
Allow from 127.0.0.1
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block unauthorized review submissions
- Monitor review submissions and implement manual approval process for all reviews
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > WiserReview Product Reviews for WooCommerce version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin get wiser-review --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 2.10 or higher after update📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual review submission patterns
- Reviews from unauthenticated users
- Multiple review submissions from same IP
Network Indicators:
- POST requests to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with review-related actions from unauthenticated sources
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("wiser-review" OR "admin-ajax.php") AND status=200 AND user="-"