CVE-2025-52752 is a security vulnerability identified in the ThemeAtelier IDonatePro plugin, specifically affecting versions up to and including 2.1.9. The vulnerability allows an unauthorized control sphere—meaning an attacker without proper authentication or privileges—to retrieve embedded sensitive system information from the affected plugin. This type of exposure typically involves leakage of configuration details, credentials, or other sensitive data embedded within the plugin's files or responses, which can be leveraged for further exploitation or lateral movement within a compromised environment. The vulnerability was reserved in June 2025 and published in October 2025, with no CVSS score assigned yet and no known exploits detected in the wild. The absence of a patch link suggests that a fix may not have been released at the time of reporting. The plugin is commonly used in WordPress environments to facilitate donation management, implying that the exposed data could include financial or donor information, increasing the sensitivity of the breach. Since the vulnerability does not require authentication or user interaction, it can be exploited remotely by attackers scanning for vulnerable installations. The exposure of sensitive system information undermines confidentiality and could lead to further targeted attacks such as privilege escalation or data theft. The lack of CWE classification limits detailed technical categorization, but the core issue aligns with information disclosure vulnerabilities.

For European organizations, especially nonprofits, charities, and other entities relying on the IDonatePro plugin for managing donations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality of sensitive data. Exposure of embedded system information can reveal configuration details, API keys, database credentials, or other secrets that attackers can use to compromise the broader IT environment. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches involving donor information, financial fraud, or reputational damage. Given the widespread use of WordPress and associated plugins across Europe, organizations in countries with large nonprofit sectors or active online donation platforms are particularly vulnerable. The impact extends beyond data confidentiality to potential integrity and availability concerns if attackers leverage the information to escalate privileges or disrupt services. Additionally, compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations could be jeopardized, resulting in legal and financial penalties.

Organizations should immediately audit their use of the IDonatePro plugin and verify the version in use. Until an official patch is released, practical mitigations include restricting access to plugin directories and files via web server configuration (e.g., using .htaccess rules or equivalent), disabling directory listing, and implementing web application firewalls (WAF) to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the plugin. Monitoring logs for unusual access patterns or attempts to retrieve plugin files can help identify exploitation attempts early. Organizations should also ensure that sensitive configuration files are not publicly accessible and consider isolating the plugin environment to minimize exposure. Once a patch or update is available from ThemeAtelier, it should be applied promptly. Additionally, conducting a thorough security review of the WordPress environment and related plugins can help identify other potential vulnerabilities. Educating IT staff about this specific threat and encouraging timely updates will reduce risk.