CVE-2025-14064 is a vulnerability classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) found in the BuddyTask plugin for WordPress, developed by cytechltd. The flaw exists in all versions up to and including 1.3.0 and involves the absence of proper capability checks on multiple AJAX endpoints. These endpoints handle operations related to task boards within BuddyPress groups. Due to missing authorization validation, any authenticated user with at least Subscriber-level privileges can exploit these endpoints to perform unauthorized actions such as viewing, creating, modifying, and deleting task boards belonging to any BuddyPress group, including those marked as private or hidden, even if the user is not a member of those groups. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network without requiring user interaction or elevated privileges beyond Subscriber. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, indicating medium severity, with the vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N, meaning the attack can be performed remotely with low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction, impacting confidentiality and integrity but not availability. No patches are currently available, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild. This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure and manipulation of sensitive group task data, undermining trust and operational security within affected organizations.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of collaborative task management data within BuddyPress groups. Unauthorized users can access and alter task boards, potentially exposing sensitive project information or disrupting workflows. This could lead to data leaks, loss of intellectual property, or sabotage of project management activities. Organizations relying on BuddyTask for internal collaboration, especially those handling confidential or regulated data, may face compliance issues and reputational damage if exploited. The lack of availability impact means systems remain operational, but the integrity and confidentiality breaches can have cascading effects on business operations and trust. Given the ease of exploitation and the common use of WordPress and BuddyPress in Europe, the threat is relevant to a broad range of sectors including government, education, and private enterprises.

Immediate mitigation steps include restricting BuddyTask plugin access to trusted users only, ideally limiting Subscriber-level accounts or disabling the plugin if not essential. Administrators should audit current user roles and permissions to ensure minimal privilege principles are enforced. Monitoring and logging AJAX requests related to BuddyTask can help detect suspicious activity. Since no official patch is currently available, organizations should follow vendor advisories closely and apply updates promptly once released. Additionally, consider implementing Web Application Firewalls (WAF) with custom rules to block unauthorized AJAX calls to BuddyTask endpoints. Educate users about the risks of unauthorized access and encourage strong authentication practices. For long-term security, evaluate alternative plugins with better security track records or custom solutions with proper authorization controls.