CVE-2025-62046 identifies a missing authorization vulnerability in the CodexThemes TheGem Demo Import plugin designed for WPBakery Page Builder, affecting all versions up to and including 5.10.5. This vulnerability arises because the plugin fails to properly verify whether a user has the necessary permissions before allowing access to the demo import functionality. As a result, unauthenticated attackers can remotely invoke demo import operations without any authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5, reflecting a medium severity level. The attack vector is network-based (AV:N), requires no privileges (PR:N), and no user interaction (UI:N), with impacts limited to low confidentiality and integrity loss (C:L/I:L) and no availability impact (A:N). Exploiting this flaw could allow attackers to import or overwrite demo content on vulnerable WordPress sites, potentially leading to unauthorized content changes or exposure of sensitive configuration data embedded in demo files. Although no public exploits are currently known, the lack of authorization checks makes this vulnerability relatively straightforward to exploit. The issue affects websites using TheGem Demo Import plugin integrated with WPBakery, a popular page builder in the WordPress ecosystem. The vulnerability was reserved in early October 2025 and published in November 2025, with no patches or mitigations officially released at the time of reporting.

For European organizations, the vulnerability poses a risk primarily to the confidentiality and integrity of WordPress sites using TheGem Demo Import plugin. Unauthorized demo imports could lead to injection of malicious or misleading content, defacement, or exposure of sensitive configuration details contained within demo files. This can damage brand reputation, reduce user trust, and potentially facilitate further attacks if attackers embed malicious code or links. Although availability is not directly impacted, the integrity compromise can disrupt normal website operations and content management workflows. Organizations relying on TheGem themes for marketing, e-commerce, or corporate communications may face operational disruptions and compliance risks, especially under GDPR if personal data is exposed or manipulated. The ease of exploitation without authentication increases the threat level, making automated attacks feasible. The absence of known exploits in the wild currently reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the potential for future exploitation. European entities with public-facing WordPress sites using the affected plugin should consider this vulnerability a significant security concern.

Since no official patches are currently available, European organizations should implement compensating controls immediately. These include restricting access to the demo import endpoints through web application firewalls (WAFs) or IP whitelisting to limit exposure to trusted administrators only. Disabling or uninstalling the TheGem Demo Import plugin if not actively used can eliminate the attack surface. Monitoring web server and application logs for unusual demo import requests or unauthorized access attempts is critical for early detection. Organizations should also ensure WordPress core, WPBakery, and all plugins are kept up to date to reduce overall risk. Once a patch or updated plugin version is released by CodexThemes, prompt application of the update is essential. Additionally, implementing strict role-based access controls within WordPress and enforcing multi-factor authentication for administrative accounts can reduce the risk of exploitation. Regular security audits and vulnerability scans focusing on WordPress plugins should be conducted to identify and remediate similar issues proactively.