How to fix CVE-2025-12975?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all WordPress installations using CTX Feed plugin and document affected versions; disable the plugin on all affected sites if possible. Within 7 days: Monitor for suspicious plugin installation activity in WordPress audit logs; implement WAF rules blocking requests to woo_feed_plugin_installing() function. Within 30 days: Contact vendor for patch availability; consider migrating to alternative product feed solutions if patch remains unavailable; review all installed plugins for unauthorized additions.

Is PHP affected by CVE-2025-12975?

WordPress sites using the CTX Feed WooCommerce plugin (versions up to 6.6.11) are at risk of unauthorized plugin installation by unauthenticated attackers, potentially leading to complete site compromise.

CVE-2025-12975

HIGH

2026-02-19 [email protected]

7.2

CVSS 3.1

CVSS Vector

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:03 vuln.today

CVE Published

Feb 19, 2026 - 07:17 nvd

HIGH 7.2

Description

The CTX Feed - WooCommerce Product Feed Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary plugin installation due to a missing capability check on the woo_feed_plugin_installing() function in all versions up to, and including, 6.6.11. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Shop Manager-level access and above, to install arbitrary plugins which can be leveraged to achieve remote code execution.

Analysis

Technical Context

Classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). The CTX Feed – WooCommerce Product Feed Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary plugin installation due to a missing capability check on the woo_feed_plugin_installing() function in all versions up to, and including, 6.6.11. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Shop Manager-level access and above, to install arbitrary plugins which can be leveraged to achieve remote code execution.

Affected Products

The CTX Feed – WooCommerce Product Feed Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary plugin installation due to a missing capa

Remediation

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +0.2

CVSS: +36

POC: 0

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