CVE-2025-62130 identifies a Missing Authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the WPdiscover Accordion Slider Gallery WordPress plugin, affecting versions up to 2.7. This vulnerability arises from incorrectly configured access control mechanisms that fail to properly verify whether a user has the necessary permissions to perform certain actions within the plugin. Specifically, the plugin does not enforce adequate authorization checks, allowing users with limited privileges (PR:L) to execute operations that should be restricted. The attack vector is network-based (AV:N), meaning an attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely over the internet without requiring user interaction (UI:N). The vulnerability impacts the integrity of the system (I:L) but does not affect confidentiality or availability. The scope is unchanged (S:U), indicating that the vulnerability affects only the vulnerable component without extending to other system components. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, categorizing it as medium severity. No known exploits have been reported in the wild, and no official patches have been released yet. The vulnerability could allow an attacker with low privileges, such as a subscriber or contributor role in WordPress, to perform unauthorized actions like modifying slider content or settings, potentially leading to defacement or misinformation on affected websites. Given the widespread use of WordPress and the popularity of slider gallery plugins for content presentation, this vulnerability poses a risk to website integrity and trustworthiness.

For European organizations, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized modifications of website content, undermining the integrity and reliability of public-facing web assets. This can damage brand reputation, erode customer trust, and potentially lead to misinformation if attackers alter visual content or messages. While the vulnerability does not directly compromise sensitive data confidentiality or cause service outages, the integrity impact can have indirect consequences such as loss of user confidence and compliance issues if altered content violates regulatory requirements. Organizations relying on the Accordion Slider Gallery plugin for marketing, e-commerce, or informational websites are particularly at risk. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability could deface websites or insert misleading information, which may be leveraged in social engineering or phishing campaigns targeting European users. The lack of user interaction requirement and network-based attack vector increases the risk of automated exploitation attempts. Although no known exploits currently exist, the medium severity score and ease of exploitation warrant proactive mitigation to prevent potential future attacks.

European organizations should immediately audit their WordPress installations to identify the presence of the WPdiscover Accordion Slider Gallery plugin, especially versions up to 2.7. Until an official patch is released, organizations should restrict access to the plugin’s administrative interfaces by limiting permissions to trusted administrators only and disabling or removing unnecessary user roles that could exploit the vulnerability. Implementing Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the plugin’s endpoints can reduce exposure. Regularly monitoring web server and application logs for unusual activity related to the plugin is essential for early detection of exploitation attempts. Organizations should also maintain up-to-date backups of website content to enable rapid restoration if unauthorized changes occur. Engaging with the plugin vendor or community to track patch releases and applying updates promptly once available is critical. Additionally, consider isolating WordPress environments or using security plugins that enforce stricter access controls and privilege management to mitigate similar risks.