CVE-2025-62061 identifies a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the impleCode Product Catalog Simple WordPress plugin, specifically affecting versions up to and including 1.8.4. CSRF vulnerabilities occur when a web application does not properly verify that requests originate from authenticated and intended users, allowing attackers to craft malicious requests that an authenticated user unknowingly executes. In this case, the vulnerability resides in the post-type-x component of the plugin, which manages product catalog data. An attacker can exploit this by tricking a logged-in user—likely an administrator or editor—into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted webpage, causing unintended actions such as modifying product data or settings. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N) indicates the attack can be launched remotely over the network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges, but does require user interaction. The impact is limited to confidentiality loss, possibly exposing some data through unauthorized requests, but does not affect data integrity or availability. No known exploits are currently active in the wild, and no official patches have been linked yet, though the vulnerability was published on October 22, 2025. The plugin is commonly used in WordPress environments to manage product catalogs, making it relevant for e-commerce and business websites.

For European organizations, the primary impact of this vulnerability is the potential unauthorized disclosure of sensitive product catalog information or configuration details due to the confidentiality impact. While the vulnerability does not directly allow data modification or service disruption, attackers could leverage the CSRF flaw to perform actions on behalf of authenticated users, potentially leading to indirect impacts such as unauthorized changes if combined with other vulnerabilities or misconfigurations. Organizations relying on impleCode Product Catalog Simple for their e-commerce or product management workflows may face risks of data leakage or unauthorized actions that could undermine customer trust or business operations. The medium severity rating reflects the limited scope and impact, but the ease of exploitation and lack of required privileges mean that attackers could target less security-aware users. This is particularly relevant for European businesses with public-facing WordPress sites that have administrative users who might be tricked into clicking malicious links. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as attackers often develop exploits following public disclosure.

To mitigate this vulnerability, European organizations should first verify if they are using impleCode Product Catalog Simple plugin versions up to 1.8.4 and plan to update to a patched version once available. In the absence of an official patch, administrators should implement web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block CSRF attack patterns targeting the plugin endpoints. Enforcing strict user roles and permissions to limit administrative access reduces the attack surface. Additionally, enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all WordPress users with elevated privileges can prevent unauthorized actions even if CSRF is attempted. Site owners should also educate users about the risks of clicking untrusted links while logged into administrative accounts. Implementing security headers such as SameSite cookies can help mitigate CSRF risks by restricting cross-origin requests. Regular security audits and monitoring for unusual activity related to product catalog modifications are recommended. Finally, subscribing to vendor and security mailing lists ensures timely awareness of patches and updates.