CVE-2025-58269 is a medium-severity vulnerability identified in the weDevs WP Project Manager plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to 2.6.25. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-798, which pertains to the use of hard-coded credentials within the software. Specifically, the plugin contains embedded credentials that are hard-coded into its codebase, allowing an attacker to retrieve sensitive data without requiring any authentication or user interaction. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), and no user interaction (UI:N). The impact is limited to confidentiality (C:L), with no integrity or availability impacts reported. Exploitation involves an attacker remotely accessing the vulnerable plugin to extract embedded credentials, which could then be used to gain unauthorized access to other components or services relying on those credentials. Although no known exploits are currently in the wild, the presence of hard-coded credentials represents a significant security risk because such credentials are often static and widely known once disclosed, facilitating lateral movement or privilege escalation within affected environments. The vulnerability affects WordPress sites using the WP Project Manager plugin, which is commonly used for project and task management within organizations. Given the plugin’s integration into WordPress, a widely deployed CMS, the attack surface is broad, but exploitation requires the plugin to be installed and active.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a risk primarily to those utilizing the WP Project Manager plugin in their WordPress environments. The exposure of hard-coded credentials can lead to unauthorized access to project management data, potentially leaking sensitive business information, project plans, or client data. While the vulnerability does not directly impact system integrity or availability, the confidentiality breach can have regulatory implications under GDPR, especially if personal or sensitive data is involved. Additionally, attackers leveraging these credentials could pivot to other internal systems if the credentials grant access beyond the plugin itself, increasing the risk of broader compromise. Organizations in sectors with high reliance on project management tools—such as IT services, consulting, and software development—may face operational disruptions or reputational damage if sensitive project details are exposed. The lack of required privileges or user interaction makes this vulnerability easier to exploit remotely, increasing its threat level in environments with publicly accessible WordPress installations.

To mitigate this vulnerability, European organizations should immediately audit their WordPress installations for the presence of the WP Project Manager plugin and verify the version in use. Although no official patch links are provided, organizations should monitor the vendor’s communications and security advisories for updates or patches addressing CVE-2025-58269. In the interim, consider disabling or uninstalling the plugin if it is not essential. For environments where the plugin is critical, restrict access to the WordPress admin interface and plugin endpoints using network-level controls such as IP whitelisting or VPN access. Implement Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block attempts to access hard-coded credential endpoints or suspicious plugin-related requests. Regularly rotate any credentials associated with the plugin or related services to minimize the impact of potential credential exposure. Conduct thorough security assessments and penetration testing to identify any lateral movement opportunities stemming from compromised credentials. Finally, enforce strict monitoring and logging of WordPress activity to detect anomalous access patterns indicative of exploitation attempts.