CVE-2025-60180 identifies a critical vulnerability in the WP Gravity Forms Salesforce plugin developed by CRM Perks, specifically versions up to 1.5.1. The vulnerability is classified as deserialization of untrusted data, which occurs when the plugin processes serialized objects from user input without proper validation or sanitization. This flaw enables object injection attacks, where an attacker crafts malicious serialized data that, when deserialized by the plugin, can execute arbitrary code or alter application logic. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous in web applications because it can lead to remote code execution (RCE), privilege escalation, or data manipulation. The plugin integrates Salesforce CRM with WordPress Gravity Forms, commonly used to capture and sync customer data. Exploitation does not require authentication or user interaction, increasing the attack surface. Although no exploits have been reported in the wild yet, the vulnerability's nature and the widespread use of WordPress and Salesforce integrations make it a significant risk. No CVSS score is assigned yet, and no official patches or mitigation guidance have been published by the vendor. The vulnerability was reserved in late September 2025 and published in December 2025, indicating recent discovery and disclosure.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-60180 can be substantial. Many enterprises rely on WordPress for their web presence and Salesforce for customer relationship management, often integrating the two via plugins like WP Gravity Forms Salesforce. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive customer data, manipulation of CRM records, and potential full compromise of the web server hosting the plugin. This could result in data breaches violating GDPR requirements, leading to legal penalties and reputational damage. Additionally, attackers could leverage the vulnerability to pivot within the network, causing broader operational disruptions. Organizations in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and retail, which heavily use CRM systems, are particularly vulnerable. The lack of patches and known exploits means organizations must act proactively to prevent exploitation. The vulnerability’s ability to be exploited remotely without authentication increases the risk of widespread attacks, especially on public-facing web forms.

1. Immediately audit all WordPress installations for the presence of the WP Gravity Forms Salesforce plugin and identify versions in use. 2. Disable or remove the plugin if it is not essential to business operations until a secure patch is released. 3. Restrict access to Gravity Forms endpoints by implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to block suspicious serialized payloads or unusual POST requests. 4. Monitor web server and application logs for anomalous deserialization attempts or unexpected serialized data submissions. 5. Employ network segmentation to isolate WordPress servers from critical internal systems, limiting lateral movement if compromised. 6. Engage with CRM Perks or trusted security vendors for early patch notifications and apply updates promptly once available. 7. Consider implementing runtime application self-protection (RASP) or intrusion detection systems that can detect deserialization attacks. 8. Educate development and IT teams about secure handling of serialized data and the risks of object injection vulnerabilities. 9. Review and tighten permissions on WordPress file systems and databases to minimize impact if exploitation occurs. 10. Prepare incident response plans specifically addressing potential exploitation of this vulnerability.