CVE-2025-3780
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedThe WCFM – Frontend Manager for WooCommerce along with Bookings Subscription Listings Compatible plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the wcfm_redirect_to_setup function in all versions up to, and including, 6.7.16. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view and modify the plugin settings, including payment details and API keys
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · high confidenceThe WCFM WordPress plugin fails to enforce authorization on the wcfm_redirect_to_setup function, allowing unauthenticated attackers to directly access and modify plugin settings. This broken access control vulnerability exposes sensitive configuration data including payment gateway details and API keys.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data< 6.7.17CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- Low
- Integrity
- Low
- Availability
- None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify if WCFM plugin is installedCheck the WordPress wp-content/plugins/ directory for the 'wc-frontend-manager' or similar WCFM-related plugin folder. Alternatively, query the WordPress database wp_options table for option_name containing 'wcfm' or check via WP-CLI: wp plugin list --name='*wcfm*'Affected if The WCFM plugin folder exists in the WordPress plugins directory or is listed in the WordPress plugin registry
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Determine installed plugin versionLocate the main plugin PHP file (usually wp-content/plugins/wc-frontend-manager/wc-frontend-manager.php) and read the Version header from the plugin file comment block, or query via WP-CLI: wp plugin get wc-frontend-manager --field=versionAffected if The installed version is lower than 6.7.17 (e.g., 6.7.16, 6.7.10, etc.)
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Verify vulnerable function exists in codebaseSearch the plugin files for the function 'wcfm_redirect_to_setup' using grep or a file search within the plugin directory. Check if the function lacks authorization checks (look for capability checks or nonce verification before executing sensitive operations)Affected if The wcfm_redirect_to_setup function exists and contains no access control validation (missing current_user_can() or wp_verify_nonce() calls before processing settings)
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Inspect plugin settings for unauthorized modificationsQuery the WordPress wp_options table for wcfm-related options (e.g., SELECT * FROM wp_options WHERE option_name LIKE 'wcfm_%'), or navigate to WP Admin > WCFM > Settings and review all configuration panels including payment gateway settings, API credentials, and any sensitive configuration fieldsAffected if Settings contain unexpected values, new payment gateway configurations were added, or API keys/credentials appear modified without admin action
You are affected if the WCFM plugin is installed with a version lower than 6.7.17 and the wcfm_redirect_to_setup function is accessible without authentication.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped6.7.17
Update to version 6.7.17 or later; if no patch is available, disable the plugin and rotate any exposed credentials immediately.
6.7.17
- Backup your WordPress site before making any changes
- Update the WCFM – Frontend Manager for WooCommerce along with Bookings Subscription Listings Compatible plugin to version 6.7.17 or later through the WordPress admin dashboard (Plugins > All Plugins > WCFM > Update Now) or via wp-cli: wp plugin update wcmarketplace-frontend-manager
- Verify the update was successful by checking the plugins page shows version 6.7.17 or higher
- After updating, review plugin settings (especially payment configurations and API keys) to ensure no unauthorized changes were made
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
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