CVE-2025-14574 is a vulnerability classified under CWE-200 (Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) found in the weDocs plugin for WordPress, which provides AI-powered knowledge base, documentation, wiki, and chatbot functionalities. The flaw exists in all versions up to and including 2.1.15 and is exploitable via the REST API endpoint /wp-json/wp/v2/docs/settings. This endpoint improperly exposes sensitive configuration data, including API keys for third-party services, without requiring any authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability allows any remote attacker to retrieve these secrets, which could be leveraged to compromise integrated services or escalate attacks. The CVSS v3.1 score is 5.3 (medium severity), reflecting the ease of exploitation (network, no privileges, no user interaction) but limited impact scope (confidentiality only, no integrity or availability impact). No patches or known exploits are currently documented, but the exposure of API keys represents a significant risk for data leakage and potential lateral movement. The vulnerability is particularly relevant for organizations relying on the weDocs plugin for internal or external documentation hosted on WordPress sites.

For European organizations, the exposure of sensitive API keys can lead to unauthorized access to third-party services, data breaches, and potential lateral movement within corporate networks. This can compromise confidentiality of internal documentation and integrated services, potentially leading to reputational damage, regulatory non-compliance (e.g., GDPR), and financial losses. Organizations using the weDocs plugin on public-facing WordPress sites are at risk of automated scanning and exploitation attempts. The impact is heightened for entities in sectors with strict data protection requirements or those relying heavily on third-party integrations for business operations. Although the vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability directly, the indirect consequences of leaked credentials can be severe, including service disruptions or unauthorized data manipulation via compromised APIs.

Immediate mitigation steps include restricting access to the /wp-json/wp/v2/docs/settings REST API endpoint by implementing IP whitelisting or authentication requirements at the web server or application firewall level. Organizations should audit and rotate any exposed third-party API keys to prevent misuse. Monitoring logs for unusual access patterns to the REST API endpoint can help detect exploitation attempts. Until an official patch is released, consider disabling the weDocs plugin if feasible or isolating the WordPress instance hosting it from critical network segments. Regularly update the plugin once a security fix is available and subscribe to vendor advisories for timely notifications. Employing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with custom rules to block unauthorized REST API requests can provide an additional protective layer.