CVE-2025-60116 is a medium-severity vulnerability classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) affecting the ThemeGoods Grand Conference Theme Custom Post Type, specifically versions up to 2.6.3. This vulnerability arises due to improperly configured access control mechanisms within the theme's custom post type functionality. Essentially, the theme fails to enforce proper authorization checks, allowing users with limited privileges (requiring at least some level of authentication) to perform actions that should be restricted. According to the CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L), the vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network with low attack complexity and requires privileges (authenticated user) but no user interaction. The impact affects integrity and availability but not confidentiality, meaning an attacker could modify or disrupt content or functionality but not access sensitive data directly. The vulnerability does not have known exploits in the wild yet, and no patches are currently linked, indicating that mitigation may require vendor updates or manual access control hardening. The root cause is an incorrect or missing authorization check in the theme's custom post type handling, which could allow privilege escalation or unauthorized content modification within a WordPress environment using this theme.

For European organizations using WordPress websites with the ThemeGoods Grand Conference Theme, this vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized content modification or denial of service on affected sites. While it does not expose confidential data directly, the ability to alter site content or disrupt availability can damage organizational reputation, reduce user trust, and potentially impact business operations, especially for event management, conference, or corporate websites relying on this theme. Given the medium severity and requirement for authenticated access, the threat is more significant in environments with multiple user roles or where user accounts might be compromised or insufficiently segregated. European organizations with public-facing websites using this theme could face defacement, misinformation dissemination, or service interruptions, which may also have regulatory implications under GDPR if service availability or integrity impacts user data processing or trust.

Organizations should immediately audit their WordPress installations to identify use of the ThemeGoods Grand Conference Theme, particularly versions up to 2.6.3. Until an official patch is released, administrators should restrict user privileges rigorously, ensuring that only trusted users have authenticated access to post type management features. Implementing strict role-based access control (RBAC) and reviewing user permissions can reduce exploitation risk. Additionally, monitoring logs for unusual activity related to custom post types and employing web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules targeting unauthorized access attempts can provide interim protection. Organizations should subscribe to vendor notifications for patches and apply updates promptly once available. Where feasible, consider temporarily disabling or replacing the vulnerable theme to eliminate exposure. Regular backups and incident response plans should be in place to recover quickly from any compromise.