CVE-2025-29013 is a medium severity vulnerability classified under CWE-862, which denotes Missing Authorization. This vulnerability affects the 'Custom Category/Post Type Post order' component of the faaiq project, specifically versions up to 1.5.9. The core issue arises from improperly configured access control mechanisms, allowing users with limited privileges (PR:L - Privileges Required: Low) to perform unauthorized actions that should be restricted. The vulnerability does not require user interaction (UI:N) and can be exploited remotely over the network (AV:N). The impact vector indicates that while confidentiality is not affected (C:N), the integrity and availability of the system can be compromised (I:L, A:L). This means an attacker with low-level privileges can manipulate the order of custom categories or post types, potentially disrupting content organization or availability on affected platforms. The vulnerability scope is unchanged (S:U), meaning the exploit affects only the vulnerable component and does not extend to other system components. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches have been linked yet. The vulnerability was reserved in March 2025 and published in June 2025, indicating recent discovery and disclosure.

For European organizations using the faaiq Custom Category/Post Type Post order plugin, this vulnerability poses a risk primarily to the integrity and availability of their content management systems. Organizations relying on this plugin for managing custom content structures could experience unauthorized reordering or disruption of content presentation, which may affect user experience, content workflows, and potentially business operations dependent on accurate content categorization. While confidentiality is not directly impacted, the ability to alter content order without proper authorization could be leveraged in targeted attacks to degrade service quality or manipulate information dissemination. This is particularly relevant for media companies, e-commerce platforms, and public sector websites in Europe that utilize this plugin for content management. The medium severity rating suggests that while the threat is significant, it may not lead to full system compromise but can still cause operational disruptions and require remediation efforts.

European organizations should proactively audit their use of the faaiq Custom Category/Post Type Post order plugin to determine if they are running affected versions (up to 1.5.9). Immediate mitigation steps include restricting access to the plugin's administrative functions to only trusted users with appropriate privileges, implementing strict role-based access controls, and monitoring for unusual activity related to content ordering. Since no official patches are currently available, organizations should consider disabling or removing the plugin temporarily if it is not critical to operations. Additionally, applying web application firewalls (WAF) rules to detect and block unauthorized attempts to access or modify post order endpoints can reduce risk. Organizations should stay alert for vendor updates or patches and apply them promptly once released. Conducting regular security assessments and penetration tests focusing on access control mechanisms in content management systems will help identify similar vulnerabilities proactively.