CVE-2025-30981 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability identified in the WP-Recall plugin developed by tggfref. This vulnerability affects all versions of WP-Recall up to and including version 16.26.14. The core issue arises because the plugin does not sufficiently verify the origin of requests that perform privileged actions, allowing an attacker to trick an authenticated user into executing unwanted commands on their behalf. Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to privilege escalation, where an attacker can gain higher access rights than intended, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.3, indicating a medium severity level. The vector string (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L) reveals that the attack can be performed remotely over the network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges but does require user interaction (such as clicking a malicious link), and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches or fixes have been linked yet. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-352, which specifically relates to CSRF attacks that exploit the trust a web application has in a user's browser. Given the nature of WordPress plugins, this vulnerability could be leveraged to manipulate site configurations, user roles, or other sensitive operations if an authenticated user visits a malicious site or clicks a crafted link.

For European organizations using the WP-Recall plugin on their WordPress sites, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. An attacker could exploit the CSRF flaw to escalate privileges, potentially gaining administrative control or modifying critical site settings. This could lead to unauthorized data access, defacement, or disruption of services, impacting the organization's reputation and operational continuity. Since WordPress is widely used across Europe for corporate websites, e-commerce platforms, and internal portals, the risk extends to a broad range of sectors including government, education, healthcare, and private enterprises. The medium severity score suggests that while the vulnerability is not trivial, it requires user interaction and does not allow unauthenticated remote code execution, somewhat limiting its impact. However, the potential for privilege escalation means that once exploited, attackers could perform further malicious activities such as data exfiltration or deploying malware. The absence of known exploits in the wild currently reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as attackers often develop exploits after public disclosure. Organizations with high web traffic or those whose users are likely to be targeted via phishing or social engineering are at greater risk.

European organizations should take proactive steps to mitigate this vulnerability beyond generic advice. First, they should immediately audit their WordPress installations to identify the presence and version of the WP-Recall plugin. If the plugin is in use, organizations should monitor official channels for patches or updates from the vendor and apply them promptly once available. In the interim, administrators can implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious CSRF attempts targeting WP-Recall endpoints. Additionally, enforcing strict Content Security Policy (CSP) headers and SameSite cookie attributes can reduce the risk of CSRF exploitation. Organizations should also educate users about the risks of clicking unsolicited links and implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) to limit the impact of compromised accounts. Regularly reviewing user roles and permissions to ensure the principle of least privilege is enforced can minimize damage if an account is compromised. Finally, monitoring logs for unusual activity related to privilege changes or plugin interactions can provide early detection of exploitation attempts.