CVE-2025-2247 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability identified in the WP-PManager WordPress plugin, affecting versions through 1.2. The vulnerability arises because the plugin does not implement proper CSRF protections when updating its settings. This lack of CSRF validation means that an attacker can craft a malicious request that, when executed by a logged-in administrator, causes unintended changes to the plugin's configuration without the administrator's consent or knowledge. The vulnerability requires the attacker to have the victim (an admin user) authenticated and logged into the WordPress site. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.4 (medium severity), reflecting that the attack vector is network-based, with low attack complexity, requiring privileges (logged-in admin), no user interaction beyond the admin's session, and impacts confidentiality and integrity but not availability. The vulnerability does not currently have known exploits in the wild. The absence of a patch link suggests that a fix may not yet be publicly available or is pending release. The CWE-352 classification confirms the nature of the vulnerability as a CSRF issue. Since WP-PManager is a WordPress plugin, the threat specifically targets WordPress sites using this plugin, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate plugin settings, which could lead to further compromise depending on what settings are altered.

For European organizations running WordPress sites with the WP-PManager plugin, this vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized configuration changes by attackers leveraging authenticated admin sessions. Such unauthorized changes could lead to data leakage, privilege escalation, or disruption of site functionality depending on the plugin's role and settings. Since WordPress is widely used across Europe for business, governmental, and personal websites, the impact could range from minor misconfigurations to significant breaches if attackers leverage altered settings to implant backdoors or exfiltrate sensitive data. The medium severity score indicates moderate risk, but the requirement for an authenticated admin session limits the attack surface somewhat. However, phishing or social engineering could be used to lure admins into visiting malicious sites, triggering the CSRF attack. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the potential for future exploitation. Organizations with high-value WordPress deployments or those using WP-PManager for critical functions should consider this vulnerability seriously.

1. Immediate mitigation involves restricting admin access to trusted networks and enforcing strong authentication mechanisms such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) to reduce the risk of compromised admin sessions. 2. Administrators should monitor and audit plugin settings regularly to detect unauthorized changes promptly. 3. Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) and SameSite cookie attributes to help mitigate CSRF risks at the browser level. 4. Until an official patch is released, consider disabling or removing the WP-PManager plugin if feasible, especially on high-risk or critical sites. 5. Educate administrators about the risks of CSRF and the importance of avoiding clicking on suspicious links or visiting untrusted websites while logged in as admin. 6. Monitor official WP-PManager channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available. 7. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules designed to detect and block CSRF attack patterns targeting WordPress admin endpoints.