CVE-2025-14029 is a vulnerability identified in the Community Events plugin for WordPress, developed by jackdewey. The issue arises from a missing capability check in the ajax_admin_event_approval() function, which is responsible for approving events submitted to the plugin. This missing authorization allows unauthenticated attackers to send specially crafted requests containing the 'eventlist' parameter to approve arbitrary events without any user authentication or interaction. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.5.6 of the plugin. The lack of proper authorization checks violates CWE-862 (Missing Authorization), enabling attackers to modify event data integrity by approving events that may be malicious, misleading, or spam. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium severity), reflecting that the attack vector is network-based, requires no privileges or user interaction, and impacts integrity but not confidentiality or availability. No patches or exploits are currently reported, but the risk remains significant for sites relying on this plugin for event management. Attackers could leverage this to manipulate public event listings, potentially damaging trust or spreading misinformation.

For European organizations, especially those running community-focused websites or event platforms using WordPress with the Community Events plugin, this vulnerability poses a risk to data integrity and trustworthiness. Unauthorized event approvals could lead to the publication of fraudulent, inappropriate, or harmful events, damaging organizational reputation and user trust. While it does not directly compromise sensitive data or system availability, the manipulation of event data can have indirect consequences such as misinformation dissemination, user confusion, or exploitation of event attendees. Organizations involved in public sector, cultural, or community event management are particularly vulnerable. The medium severity rating indicates a moderate risk, but the ease of exploitation (no authentication required) increases the urgency for mitigation. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat of future attacks.

1. Monitor official plugin channels for updates or patches addressing CVE-2025-14029 and apply them promptly once available. 2. Until a patch is released, restrict access to the ajax_admin_event_approval() endpoint by implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules that block unauthorized requests targeting this function. 3. Employ IP whitelisting or authentication mechanisms at the web server or application level to limit access to event approval functionalities. 4. Audit event approval logs regularly to detect suspicious or unauthorized approvals. 5. Consider temporarily disabling the Community Events plugin if event approval integrity is critical and no immediate patch is available. 6. Educate site administrators about the vulnerability and encourage vigilance regarding unexpected event approvals. 7. Use security plugins that can detect and block unauthorized AJAX requests in WordPress environments. 8. Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) and other hardening measures to reduce attack surface.