CVE-2025-50010 is a Missing Authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) found in the Zapier for WordPress plugin, affecting versions up to and including 1.5.2. This vulnerability arises from improperly configured access control mechanisms within the plugin, allowing users with limited privileges (requiring at least low privilege, as indicated by PR:L) to perform actions or access resources without proper authorization checks. The vulnerability does not require user interaction (UI:N) and can be exploited remotely over the network (AV:N). The scope of the vulnerability is unchanged (S:U), meaning the impact is confined to the vulnerable component itself. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.4, indicating a medium severity level. The impact primarily affects confidentiality and integrity (C:L/I:L), with no direct impact on availability (A:N). Since the vulnerability involves missing authorization, an attacker with some level of authenticated access could potentially escalate their privileges or access sensitive data or functionality that should be restricted. The plugin integrates Zapier automation workflows with WordPress sites, which means exploitation could lead to unauthorized triggering or manipulation of automated tasks, potentially exposing sensitive data or altering site behavior. No known exploits are reported in the wild as of the publication date (June 20, 2025), and no patches have been linked yet. The vulnerability was reserved and published within a short timeframe, indicating recent discovery and disclosure. Given the nature of WordPress plugins and their widespread use, this vulnerability could affect a broad range of websites using Zapier integrations, especially those relying on automated workflows for business-critical operations.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-50010 can be significant depending on their reliance on WordPress sites integrated with Zapier for automation. Unauthorized access due to missing authorization could lead to leakage of confidential information, unauthorized data modification, or manipulation of automated workflows that support business processes. This could affect sectors such as e-commerce, media, education, and public services that use WordPress extensively. The integrity impact could result in unauthorized changes to content or data, potentially damaging reputation or causing operational disruptions. Although availability is not directly impacted, indirect effects such as workflow disruptions or data corruption could occur. Organizations handling personal data under GDPR must be particularly cautious, as unauthorized data access could lead to compliance violations and financial penalties. The medium severity rating suggests that while the vulnerability is not critical, it still poses a meaningful risk that should be addressed promptly to prevent potential exploitation.

1. Immediate review and restriction of user privileges within WordPress to ensure that only trusted users have access to Zapier integration features. 2. Monitor and audit all Zapier-related activities and logs for unusual or unauthorized actions. 3. Implement network-level controls such as IP whitelisting or VPN access for administrative interfaces to reduce exposure. 4. Temporarily disable the Zapier for WordPress plugin if it is not essential or if a patch is not yet available. 5. Engage with the vendor (Zapier) and plugin maintainers to obtain updates or patches as soon as they are released. 6. Conduct a thorough security assessment of all automated workflows triggered via Zapier to identify potential abuse vectors. 7. Educate administrators and users about the risks of privilege escalation and the importance of strong authentication and access controls. 8. Use Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the plugin endpoints. 9. Regularly update WordPress core and all plugins to minimize exposure to known vulnerabilities. 10. Prepare incident response plans specific to automation abuse scenarios to quickly contain and remediate any exploitation attempts.