CVE-2025-14718 identifies a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Schedule Post Changes With PublishPress Future plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 4.9.3. The vulnerability arises because the plugin fails to properly verify whether an authenticated user has the necessary permissions to perform sensitive actions such as unpublishing, deleting, changing the status, trashing, or modifying categories of posts. This flaw enables attackers with Contributor-level access or higher to bypass intended authorization controls and execute malicious workflows that can automatically delete or alter posts, including those authored by administrators. The vulnerability impacts the integrity and availability of website content by allowing unauthorized modification or deletion of posts. The CVSS v3.1 score is 5.4 (medium severity), reflecting that the attack vector is network-based, requires low attack complexity, and only low privileges (Contributor role) are needed, with no user interaction required. Although no known exploits are reported in the wild, the vulnerability poses a significant risk to WordPress sites using this plugin, especially those with multiple contributors or insufficient role restrictions. The plugin is widely used in content management workflows, making the vulnerability relevant to many organizations relying on WordPress for publishing. The lack of a patch at the time of reporting necessitates immediate mitigation steps to prevent exploitation.

For European organizations, this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized deletion or modification of critical website content, impacting the integrity and availability of published information. Organizations relying on WordPress for corporate communications, marketing, or e-commerce may suffer reputational damage, loss of customer trust, and operational disruptions if attackers exploit this flaw to delete or alter posts. The ability for Contributor-level users to perform administrative actions increases insider threat risks and complicates content governance. Additionally, automated malicious workflows could propagate damage rapidly without manual intervention. This is particularly concerning for media companies, government agencies, and large enterprises with complex editorial workflows. The medium severity score indicates a moderate but tangible risk, especially in environments where user roles are not tightly controlled or monitored. The vulnerability does not affect confidentiality directly but undermines data integrity and availability, which are critical for maintaining trustworthy digital presence.

Until an official patch is released, European organizations should implement strict access controls by limiting Contributor-level permissions and reviewing user roles to ensure only trusted users have elevated access. Administrators should audit existing workflows and disable or restrict the use of the vulnerable plugin if possible. Employing Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious post modification requests can provide an additional layer of defense. Monitoring logs for unusual post deletions, status changes, or category modifications is essential to detect potential exploitation attempts early. Organizations should also consider isolating critical content management functions to higher privilege roles and enforcing multi-factor authentication to reduce the risk of compromised accounts. Promptly applying updates once the vendor releases a patch is critical. Finally, educating content managers and contributors about the risks and signs of unauthorized changes can help in early detection and response.