CVE-2025-30801 in TWB Woocommerce Reviews Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 03/27/2025
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Abu Bakar TWB Woocommerce Reviews allows Cross Site Request Forgery. This issue affects TWB Woocommerce Reviews: from n/a through 1.7.7.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/27/2025
The CVE-2025-30801 vulnerability represents a critical Cross-Site Request Forgery flaw within the Abu Bakar TWB Woocommerce Reviews plugin, a widely used extension for wordpress ecommerce platforms. This vulnerability exists in versions ranging from the initial release through 1.7.7, creating a substantial attack surface for malicious actors targeting wordpress websites that utilize this specific plugin. The flaw stems from inadequate validation of request origins and the absence of proper anti-CSRF tokens in critical administrative functions, making it particularly dangerous for ecommerce environments where sensitive transactions and user data are processed.
The technical implementation of this CSRF vulnerability allows attackers to trick authenticated users into performing unintended actions on the target website without their knowledge or consent. When a user visits a malicious website or clicks on a compromised link while logged into their wordpress admin panel, the attacker can execute unauthorized operations such as modifying review settings, deleting user accounts, or manipulating product information. The vulnerability specifically affects the plugin's administrative interfaces where it fails to implement proper CSRF protection mechanisms, making it susceptible to exploitation through various attack vectors including social engineering campaigns and drive-by attacks.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to ecommerce businesses relying on the TWB Woocommerce Reviews plugin, as it can lead to unauthorized modifications of product reviews, manipulation of customer feedback systems, and potential data integrity issues. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that wordpress remains one of the most targeted platforms for cyber attacks, with plugins serving as common entry points for attackers seeking to compromise entire websites. The vulnerability can result in reputational damage, loss of customer trust, and potential financial losses through manipulation of review systems that directly influence purchasing decisions.
Security professionals should note that this vulnerability aligns with CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery weaknesses in software applications. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this as a privilege escalation technique under the T1078 credential access sub-technique, where attackers leverage authenticated sessions to perform unauthorized operations. Mitigation strategies should include immediate plugin updates to versions that address the CSRF flaw, implementation of proper anti-CSRF token validation, and enhanced monitoring of administrative activities. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing web application firewalls, enforcing strict access controls, and conducting regular security assessments of their wordpress installations to prevent exploitation of similar vulnerabilities in other plugins or components.