The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-13414 affects the Chamber Dashboard Business Directory plugin for WordPress, specifically versions up to 3.3.11. The root cause is a missing authorization check in the cdash_watch_for_export() function, which is responsible for handling data export requests. Due to this missing capability verification, unauthenticated attackers can remotely trigger data exports of the business directory, gaining access to potentially sensitive business information such as company names, contact details, and other directory data. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization), indicating that the plugin fails to enforce proper access control before allowing sensitive operations. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium severity), reflecting that the attack vector is network-based (AV:N), requires no privileges (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), and impacts confidentiality only (C:L), without affecting integrity or availability. No patches or fixes have been published at the time of disclosure, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild. The vulnerability is significant because it exposes sensitive business data to unauthorized parties, which could be used for competitive intelligence, phishing campaigns, or other malicious purposes. The plugin is widely used by small to medium-sized chambers of commerce and business directories, making the scope of affected systems potentially broad.

For European organizations, this vulnerability primarily threatens the confidentiality of business directory data managed via the Chamber Dashboard Business Directory plugin. Exposure of sensitive business details could lead to privacy violations, reputational damage, and potential regulatory non-compliance under GDPR if personal data is involved. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that rely on this plugin to manage member or partner information are at particular risk. The unauthorized export of business data could facilitate targeted phishing, social engineering, or competitive intelligence gathering by threat actors. While the vulnerability does not impact system integrity or availability, the loss of confidentiality can have significant business consequences, especially in sectors where business relationships and trust are critical. Additionally, the lack of authentication requirements means attackers can exploit this vulnerability at scale without needing credentials, increasing the risk of mass data leakage. European organizations with public-facing WordPress sites using this plugin should consider this a moderate threat that requires prompt attention.

Since no official patch is available, European organizations should implement immediate compensating controls. First, restrict access to the export functionality by applying custom authorization checks in the plugin code, ensuring only authenticated and authorized users can trigger exports. If modifying the plugin is not feasible, consider disabling or removing the export feature temporarily. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the export endpoint. Monitor server and application logs for unusual export activity or repeated access attempts to the cdash_watch_for_export() function. Conduct a thorough audit of user permissions and ensure that only necessary personnel have administrative access to the WordPress backend. Plan for timely updates once a vendor patch is released. Additionally, inform stakeholders about the potential data exposure and review data handling policies to mitigate privacy risks. Regular backups and incident response readiness will help contain any potential exploitation consequences.