CVE-2025-62052 identifies a missing authorization vulnerability in the One Page Express Companion plugin developed by Horea Radu, affecting versions up to and including 1.6.43. This vulnerability arises because the plugin fails to properly verify whether a user has the necessary permissions before allowing access to certain functions or data. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 reflects that the attack vector is network-based (AV:N), requires low privileges (PR:L), does not require user interaction (UI:N), and impacts confidentiality only (C:L), with no effect on integrity or availability. The scope remains unchanged (S:U), meaning the vulnerability affects only the vulnerable component. Since the vulnerability requires at least low privileges, an attacker would need some level of authenticated access, such as a low-privileged user account, to exploit it. No patches or exploit code are currently publicly available, and no known active exploitation has been reported. The vulnerability could allow unauthorized access to sensitive information or functionality within the plugin, potentially leading to data leakage or unauthorized configuration changes. Given the plugin’s role as a WordPress companion tool, the vulnerability could be leveraged to gain insights into site configurations or user data, depending on the plugin’s features. This vulnerability highlights the importance of proper authorization checks in WordPress plugins, especially those that handle site content or user data.

For European organizations, the primary impact of CVE-2025-62052 is the potential unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information managed by the One Page Express Companion plugin. Although the vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability, unauthorized access to data can lead to privacy violations, compliance issues (e.g., GDPR), and reputational damage. Organizations using this plugin in their WordPress environments may face risks if low-privileged users or compromised accounts exploit the missing authorization to access restricted data or functionality. The impact is more significant for organizations that rely heavily on this plugin for critical site content or user interaction features. Since the vulnerability requires low privileges, insider threats or compromised user accounts could be leveraged to exploit it. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk, but the vulnerability should be addressed proactively to prevent future exploitation. European sectors such as e-commerce, media, and public services that use WordPress extensively could be particularly affected if they deploy this plugin without mitigation.

1. Monitor for official patches or updates from the vendor and apply them promptly once available. 2. Until a patch is released, restrict access to the WordPress admin area and plugin functionalities to trusted users only, minimizing the number of low-privileged accounts. 3. Implement strict role-based access controls (RBAC) to ensure users have only the minimum necessary permissions. 4. Use Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the plugin endpoints. 5. Conduct regular audits of user accounts and permissions to identify and remove unnecessary or inactive accounts. 6. Enable detailed logging and monitoring of plugin-related activities to detect potential exploitation attempts. 7. Consider temporarily disabling or removing the plugin if it is not essential to reduce the attack surface. 8. Educate site administrators about the risks of missing authorization vulnerabilities and the importance of timely updates.