CVE-2025-12954 is a security vulnerability identified in the Timetable and Event Schedule by MotoPress WordPress plugin, affecting all versions prior to 2.4.16. The flaw is an authorization bypass caused by improper verification of user permissions when duplicating events. Specifically, the plugin fails to confirm whether the user has access rights to a particular event before allowing the duplication operation. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-639, which relates to authorization bypass through user-controlled keys or parameters. In this case, a user with a Contributor role, which is a relatively low-privilege role in WordPress, can exploit this flaw to access arbitrary event data that should be restricted. The unauthorized access could lead to disclosure of sensitive event details, potentially exposing confidential scheduling information or private event data. Although no exploits have been reported in the wild, the vulnerability is publicly disclosed and poses a risk to websites using this plugin. The absence of a CVSS score requires an assessment based on the nature of the vulnerability: it impacts confidentiality primarily, is exploitable without elevated privileges, and does not require user interaction beyond the attacker's own actions. The scope is limited to sites using the affected plugin versions. The vulnerability was reserved and published in late 2025, with no patch links currently available, indicating that a fix may be forthcoming or recently released. Organizations relying on this plugin should prioritize remediation to prevent unauthorized data exposure.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-12954 centers on the unauthorized disclosure of event-related information managed through WordPress sites using the Timetable and Event Schedule by MotoPress plugin. This could include internal corporate events, client meetings, or other sensitive scheduling data. Exposure of such information may lead to reputational damage, loss of competitive advantage, or privacy violations under GDPR if personal data is involved. Since the vulnerability can be exploited by users with Contributor-level access, it lowers the barrier for insider threats or compromised accounts to access restricted data. This risk is particularly relevant for organizations that rely heavily on WordPress for event management and have multiple contributors with limited privileges. The lack of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as attackers may develop exploits following public disclosure. The impact on availability and integrity is minimal, but confidentiality breaches can have significant operational and compliance consequences.

European organizations should take the following specific actions to mitigate this vulnerability: 1) Immediately audit WordPress sites to identify installations of the Timetable and Event Schedule by MotoPress plugin and verify the version in use. 2) Apply the official patch or update the plugin to version 2.4.16 or later as soon as it becomes available from the vendor. 3) Until patched, restrict Contributor role permissions or temporarily disable the duplication feature if possible to limit exploitation vectors. 4) Implement monitoring and logging of event duplication activities to detect suspicious access patterns. 5) Conduct a review of user roles and permissions to ensure the principle of least privilege is enforced, minimizing the number of users with Contributor or higher roles. 6) Educate site administrators and content managers about the vulnerability and the importance of timely updates. 7) Consider deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block unauthorized duplication requests targeting this plugin. 8) Regularly review and update incident response plans to include scenarios involving unauthorized data disclosure from WordPress plugins.