CVE-2025-52752 is a vulnerability identified in the ThemeAtelier IDonatePro plugin, affecting versions up to and including 2.1.9. The issue allows an unauthorized control sphere—meaning an attacker with limited privileges—to retrieve embedded sensitive system information from the plugin. This exposure does not require user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network, with only low privileges needed (PR:L). The vulnerability impacts confidentiality significantly (C:H), but does not affect integrity or availability (I:N, A:N). The plugin is typically used in WordPress environments to manage donations and fundraising activities. The sensitive information exposed could include configuration details, credentials, or other embedded data that attackers could leverage for further attacks or lateral movement within a compromised environment. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the vulnerability's presence in widely used donation management software poses a risk. No official patches or updates have been linked yet, indicating that users must rely on interim mitigations. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N) reflects ease of exploitation over the network with low complexity and no user interaction. The vulnerability was reserved in June 2025 and published in October 2025, indicating recent discovery and disclosure.

For European organizations, especially nonprofits, charities, and NGOs that rely on IDonatePro for managing donations, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive system information. Such data exposure can facilitate targeted attacks, including credential theft, privilege escalation, or further exploitation of the IT environment. The confidentiality breach may undermine donor trust and lead to regulatory consequences under GDPR if personal or sensitive data is indirectly exposed. While the vulnerability does not directly impact system integrity or availability, the information leakage can be a stepping stone for more severe attacks. Organizations with public-facing donation portals are particularly at risk, as attackers can remotely exploit the vulnerability without user interaction. The medium severity suggests a moderate but non-negligible threat level, warranting timely remediation to avoid potential data breaches and reputational damage.

1. Immediately restrict access to the IDonatePro plugin interfaces to trusted administrators only, using IP whitelisting or VPN access controls. 2. Monitor web server and application logs for unusual access patterns or attempts to retrieve sensitive data from the plugin. 3. Disable or remove the IDonatePro plugin if it is not essential or if no immediate patch is available. 4. Implement strict file permissions and ensure that sensitive configuration files are not publicly accessible. 5. Stay updated with ThemeAtelier vendor announcements and apply security patches promptly once released. 6. Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability scans focusing on WordPress plugins and their configurations. 7. Educate IT staff about the vulnerability and the importance of monitoring for exploitation attempts. 8. Consider deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the plugin endpoints.