CVE-2025-32222 is a critical vulnerability classified as 'Improper Control of Generation of Code' or code injection in the Widget Logic plugin for WordPress, developed by Widgetlogic.org. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 6.0.5. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code on the server hosting the vulnerable plugin. The root cause is insufficient validation and control over the code generation process within the widget logic, which can be exploited to run malicious payloads. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), and full impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H). This means an attacker can remotely compromise the system without any authentication or user action. Although no public exploits have been reported yet, the vulnerability's nature and severity imply a high likelihood of exploitation once weaponized. The plugin is commonly used in WordPress environments to control widget visibility through conditional logic, making it a popular target for attackers aiming to compromise websites and potentially pivot to internal networks or steal sensitive data. The lack of available patches at the time of disclosure increases the urgency for organizations to implement temporary mitigations.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-32222 is substantial. Exploitation can lead to full system compromise, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code, steal sensitive data, deface websites, or use compromised servers as a foothold for further attacks. This is particularly critical for organizations relying on WordPress for public-facing websites, e-commerce platforms, or internal portals. The breach of confidentiality, integrity, and availability can result in data loss, reputational damage, regulatory fines under GDPR, and operational disruption. Given the plugin’s widespread use, especially in SMEs and public sector entities, the threat could affect a broad range of sectors including government, finance, healthcare, and retail. The ease of exploitation without authentication or user interaction increases the risk of automated mass exploitation campaigns targeting European infrastructure.

1. Monitor Widgetlogic.org and trusted security advisories for official patches and apply them immediately once available. 2. Until patches are released, restrict access to WordPress admin and plugin files using web application firewalls (WAFs) and IP whitelisting to limit exposure. 3. Implement strict input validation and sanitization on any user-supplied data that interacts with widget logic, if customization is possible. 4. Disable or remove the Widget Logic plugin if it is not essential to reduce attack surface. 5. Employ runtime application self-protection (RASP) or endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect and block suspicious code execution attempts. 6. Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability scans focusing on WordPress plugins and configurations. 7. Educate site administrators about the risks of installing unverified plugins and the importance of timely updates. 8. Maintain comprehensive backups and incident response plans to recover quickly in case of compromise.