CVE-2025-62062 identifies a vulnerability in the ThemeRuby Easy Post Submission plugin, a tool commonly used to facilitate user-generated content submissions on websites. The flaw allows an attacker to insert sensitive information into the data sent by the plugin, which can then be retrieved by unauthorized parties. This vulnerability arises from improper handling or sanitization of embedded data within the submission process, leading to unintended disclosure of sensitive information. The affected versions include all releases up to and including version 1.7.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, indicating a medium severity level, with the vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N, meaning the attack can be performed remotely without authentication or user interaction, impacts confidentiality only, and does not affect integrity or availability. The vulnerability does not currently have known exploits in the wild, but the potential for sensitive data leakage poses a risk to organizations relying on this plugin for content submission. The lack of a patch link suggests that a fix may be pending or not yet publicly available, emphasizing the need for vigilance and interim protective measures.

For European organizations, the primary impact of CVE-2025-62062 is the potential unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information submitted through the Easy Post Submission plugin. This could include personal data, confidential business information, or other sensitive content embedded in user submissions. Exposure of such data can lead to privacy violations, regulatory non-compliance (e.g., GDPR breaches), reputational damage, and potential legal consequences. Since the vulnerability does not affect data integrity or system availability, the risk is confined to confidentiality breaches. However, given the plugin’s role in handling user-generated content, the scope of affected systems could be significant for organizations that rely heavily on this plugin for website interactivity. The ease of exploitation—requiring no authentication or user interaction—raises the likelihood of opportunistic attacks, especially if the vulnerability becomes widely known. Organizations in sectors handling sensitive customer or employee data, such as finance, healthcare, and government, may face heightened risks.

1. Monitor ThemeRuby’s official channels for the release of a security patch addressing CVE-2025-62062 and apply updates immediately upon availability. 2. Until a patch is released, restrict the use of the Easy Post Submission plugin on sensitive or critical websites, or disable it if feasible. 3. Conduct a thorough audit of all data submitted via the plugin to identify and remove any embedded sensitive information that should not be exposed. 4. Implement web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious submission patterns that may exploit this vulnerability. 5. Review and tighten access controls and data handling policies related to user submissions to minimize sensitive data exposure. 6. Educate website administrators and developers about the risks associated with this plugin and encourage secure coding and data sanitization practices. 7. Consider alternative, more secure plugins or custom solutions for post submission functionality if immediate patching is not possible.